To all the commuters

A few of my thoughts and observations as someone who spends a lot of time on public transit.

Reminders

There is something peaceful about those train rides to the city

My reflection is all I see within the slivers of light from outside

Through these slivers, I catch glimpses of other people's lives

The headlights of their cars

Their silhouette as they walk across a display window

And I, an observer passing by for just a second

stopping in the place they most likely call home

The roads slick with rain

The woman's coat covered with little droplets

The shoe print left behind in the aisle

Cooking dinner in their apartments

Che lit-up buildings

The lonely train yard

All reminders of a life being lived

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Windows

I've spent my days looking out the windows of buses and trains

I've seen the seasons change from fall to winter to spring

In a constant routine and always rushing

These tracks have carried the weight of my burdens, heartbreaks, and betrayals

These roads have guided me to moments of comfort

Now, as the leaves start to change to warmer hues, I know my life will continue

In moments where I couldn't see the end, and in moments where my heart was full