by Charles Lawrence
Bus Stations
Bus Stations
Where adventures begin and end
People too poor to afford suitcases
Carry their bundles in garbage bags
Sick people
Old people
Young people
Men
Women
Children
Prices as low as $49.00 each way
California
New York
Massachusetts
Florida
A man with one leg
Hobbles to the ticket counter
One way to Boston
How long’s the ride?
Struggling to pull dollars out of his
Faux leather wallet
He bends down to pick up a
Stick of gum he dropped
Walking with a crutch
He wonders how is sister is
And if her daughter will still remember him
It’s been a long time since the war began
I like this, Charles. Very poignant.
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed this piece Charles, you have captured a great sense of place. Close your eyes and you are there at the Bus Station.
ReplyDeleteGreat Job.