“hail to embark”
He waited at the stop,
streetlight clouding above him,
timetable long past meaning.
In the window of the shelter
he caught himself —
not a threat,
just someone
who’d missed
too many departures.
A bus passed
without slowing.
He didn’t lift his hand.
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Author:
crypticbard (Pseudonym) (
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There is a sense of resignation in this write Cryptic a feeling of determinism and just walking through the steps of life and acceptance of what comes and a sense of hopelessness. It seems true for so many lacking a spark to ignite them into another sphere. Well written my friend.
So glad you picked up on that Soren. Thank you🕊️🙏🏻
A fine write, Arqios. Thoughtful read.
Thanks Jerry🕊️🙏🏻
Tremendous work.
My gratitude as ever, Thomas🕊️🙏🏻
Arqios, there’s a quiet weight in this that really lingers. That reflection moment in the glass, and the choice not to lift a hand…both feel so restrained, but full of meaning. It stays with you after. Beautifully done, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
Thanks, Tittu; your words are laying out the seeds of new inspiration 🙏🏻🕊️
Good write A.
I don't suppose I've picked up on any cryptic them, so I say - I expect he didn't lift his hand for the bus as he wanted a No.11 bus, and a No. 7 bus went by! Probably. lol.
Quite so, O! And the bus numbers get smaller, as well, as the years roll on! 🕊️🙏🏻
Well done.
Thanks, Friendship 🙏🏻🕊️
Sounds like someone at a Crossroads in life .
'Timetable long passed meaning ' could be so many things. A Bus may be Opportunities that pass you by.
Enjoyed. A Fave.
Thanks, Kevin; right at the heart of it, there🙏🏻🕊️
But the next bus will be along soon Rik.
Andy
That’s the grace of it, Andy. Thanks 🙏🏻🕊️
is this what they call 'missing the bus' ?
hope a surprise awaited and another did appear..out of the blue
Now there would be a great story. Thanks so much, Safina 🕊️🙏🏻
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