Image: a railway platform with the words MIND THE GAP painted for the
benefit of those alighting from the train, so that the letters are upside-down
from the perspective of those waiting to board the train.
Now is the season for journeys home by train
(it has been too long)
Thrum-b
(rudely jolted from the page I hold
with care, lest I contaminate forensic traces)
a train rushes by, travelling against us
with violent intent, rattling windows;
momentary glimpse of other lives,
scrolling screens
or passing time in conversation
all unaware
how violently they hurtle to the end.
Passengers a-lighting,
please mind the gap
between observation
and passing judgement.
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