As I trudge along to the stop
Suitcase in tow,
The broken wheel scraping the
Icy concrete footpath,
Your almost-incredulous,
Crooked little smile sits
Right in the edge of my vision.
Blurred ever so slightly
Like the webs of ice
On the leaves above my head.
So early, cold and quiet.
Even the birds know better
Than to greet this half morning.
I wish I was in bed
With you
Under four layers of blankets.
Cocooned.
Toes touching….
I pull my hat down tight
And hand the driver my ticket.
11 more hours.
Agitation of hands. Strength of words. 