AN IMAGINARY SAFE PLACE:

Stand behind the Yellow line you’re late,
Get faster,
Calm down,
Don’t panic,
Cheer up,

Move your feet to an imaginary beat,
Meet someone you haven’t seen in years,
They smile & say your name,

Stand clear of the closing doors,
The news is still printed on paper,
How quaint,

Last night is on your breath,
Your hands are swaying,
With the motion of the rocking,
Of the thing you’re travelling in,

The speed of wheels,
Squeals around corners,
You’re warm on a bitter day,
Hooray!

(K)