Anxiety At a Train Station
I am on the railroad platform in Chicago waiting for my honey, my man.
He had run back to purchase me a sandwich with warm honey ham.
We are heading to California on a Zephyr that has a great reputation.
This is the sixth time we have been on this train leaving this station.
Our daughter lives in California, a place that is warm in the winter time.
We bought our tickets way ahead, and now I’m standing on this line.
Others are gathering; a lady with six children and an enormous purse.
My man had better get back here fast; I start to expect the worst.
Maybe he was mugged, and will not be back in time to make the train.
Has he fallen? Developed a huge concussion on his tiny brain?
Someone hands me a hot ham sandwich, and I smile in sheer delight.
Glad we are taking the train again, as I am terrified to take a flight.
Copyright © Caren Krutsinger | Year Posted 2021
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