The Commuter

Andy Hunter

As flowers fill with summer rain
Commuters board their rush hour train
Oblivious to all they see
They must get home in time for tea

Reflecting on their busy day
Decisions seldom go their way
The simple things that mean a lot
Just too busy – Now forgot

Magic times remain unseen
Now blinded by their dull routine
Tomorrows dreams stay in the past
Time flies by - the moments passed

It’s easy to be lead astray
But every dog will have his day
The thoughts inside – Just Cant let go
So don’t let on - no-one will know

All heading for another place
They hide behind a dead pan face
Afraid their plans have gone astray
They must survive another day

Don’t bother with a crystal ball
You have the power to recall
We each determine our own fate
So take control – Don’t sit and wait

Why stand in line and wait your turn
Just cut the ropes and watch them burn
Feelings that we all suppress
You never know – Perhaps they’ve guessed

The sands of time will ebb and flow
The tree that grows will always show
The promise of a future dawn
On platform nine you stand and yawn.

 

  • Author: Andy Hunter (Offline Offline)
  • Published: May 1st, 2021 05:24
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  • Jerry Reynolds

    Well done, Andy. Loved the read

    • Andy Hunter

      Thanks Jerry 😊 I really appreciate your feedback

    • Doggerel Dave

      There's truth in the line "They hide behind a dead pan face".
      Thanks Andy.

    • Goldfinch60

      Good read Andy, I am now in that wonderful time in my life where instead of walking the same way as all the millions of workers I am walking the other way with no people in my way.

      Andy

    • Andy Hunter

      Me too ☺️



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