Vulnerable Who

She appeared vulnerable When a professional assignment Brought two complete strangers together Sharing with an unknown All about herself A ‘failed’ marriage, an ‘abusive’ husband She ‘sitting’ beside him, While he was behind the wheel, ‘Stood’ exposed But wait Was her story a carefully guarded secret? No! As per her own admission The world knew about it But not the fellow by her side Who did not take long to prop her sagging spirits Empathising with all she had gone through ‘Ride’ taken She got down, flashed a smile and vanished Now, he appeared vulnerable.