I left my phone at home today. Oh, the delicious freedom!
To look around, to ponder the faces,
most strangers, but some familiar,
my Metrorail companions.
I wonder…
Col. Beggs…Your lips move to some earbud voice,
but no words are uttered.
Are you singing? Or maybe practicing a language?
I wonder…
Mom, your five-year old is reading the newspaper. How rare these days!
What will he grow up to be?
I wonder…
Mr. Sad Sack Bureaucrat…eyes down, a frown on your face,
stomach lapping over your belt. What makes you so miserable?
Just the mere thought of going to work?
I wonder…
And you, Mr. Starbucks man…don’t spill that Venti Chai no-whip Latte.
Rules aren’t just for other people, comprendi?
I wonder…
On the right, my eyes are drawn to the airport,
glistening under a bright sunrise sky.
I want to go! Anywhere! As long as I get to fly!
Suit and tie businessmen jump out of black SUVs,
late again, running for the gate.
Where are you going in such a hurry?
I wonder…
Two cars back, lovers embrace,
longing for one last kiss before letting go.
When will you be back together?
I wonder…
We roll underground. My focus comes back inside.
The train car is quiet, save for a few muffled voices.
Heads are down, deep into devices.
And I wonder…
Rejoice people! Get up and get out! Smile and laugh!
Because whether going to work or play,
Every day is full of wonder!
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