Bus Ride

Unsure of whether I had

Caught the right bus, I

Inquired of the old lady

Next to me, Does this bus

Go to Death?

She looked me up and down

And replied, Oh yes,

I’m headed that way myself.

Just get off two stops

Before I do.

She was diminutive

In appearance despite

Her bulky woollen coat

And the colourful scarf

Around her neck.

Her smile was lively though

Which gave me comfort: I

Concluded I was on my

Way and had some time to

Enjoy my trip.

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Photo by Amy Chen, c/- Unsplash