Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Caroline (Unifinished)

I never knew her name I'll call her Caroline,
Super fine she took the same route as mine.
I'd catch myself day dreaming until the sun set.
Night fall dreaming about when I may see her next.
She caught the early train once or twice a week,
I'd wonder if she was leaving her man's place up the street.
Or did she go to work early because she's ambitious,
Fighting for that promotion,
Making her quota,
Or maybe her schedule switches.
I worked up the courage to approach, I even said a prayer,
But inevitably the train would open and she's not there.
We exchanged a subtle glance and a smile once in a while.
Her demeanor was hard to read,
I sensed a sadness.
Her head hung lower and lower, no more glances.
Looking out of her window,
Dark clothes, dark glasses.
It's been a long time since I've seen Caroline.
She no longer takes the same route as mine.

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