Category Archives: Transit

Roughly 16 Hours

Reporting to some loved ones facts I heardthat may apply but need to percolate,and then of relatives bestowing word,the hours served to overstimulate.With insufficient rest, I rose to playwith children: sweet but tiring, no disputebut lots of volume. Toting love … Continue reading

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Dactyls on BART

Unruly Behavior Can Ruin a Ride.I spotted the sign Saturday.I pulled out my phone and shot what I espied –good dactyls – then went on my way. I wanted a topic for Sunday, and thoughtI couldn’t do better than this.The … Continue reading

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Brake to Break

I plan to interrupt this streak in weeks.On August 20th I shall depart.And though I will be practicing techniques,my time will go to gathering, from startto homecoming, each episode that tweaksattention, and the feelings in my heart.I’ll let impressions, fertilized … Continue reading

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Alone in a Crowd

I can’t remember when I’ve liked a crowd,and street fairs may repel me most of all.I don’t like saunters in the sun, and loudeffects from people cause my skin to crawl.There’s insufficient shade. I don’t recalloccasions comfortable or worth the … Continue reading

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Riverview

We cruised necropoli on Saturday.A section of the city came to bethe area where mortuaries lay.And when we chose to park and walked to seesome cryptic sections for this familyor that, amid old trees and plaques of stone,we gentled into … Continue reading

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Trying Tryon

This visit, moving air impresses me.Although the calendar reads late July,the temperature and the humidityare mild. Through the leaves an azure skycreates a bowl of clean. The weather’s dryand steps are easy, bathed by gentle breeze.The trails are clear. With … Continue reading

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Wining

This isn’t my first airplane flight you know,and dozens have been out of SFO,a specialist in finding many waysto exculpate its regular delays.A tardy cleaning crew? Give me a break.A false alarm of fire in the tower?I’ll need a cup … Continue reading

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Ashore Before

I’m paying extra for my airplane seat,and our accommodations on the cruise,while far below top deck or any suite,are more deluxe than staterooms I would choosebefore. Hotels and tours have good reviews,and little complications are abating.I’m pleased. I’m not imagining … Continue reading

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The New Pack

Convinced it does me good to bear some weight,well-balanced, over lower limbs and hips,about to check a bag to add to freightbelow the cabin, on some pleasure trips,I need a carry-on. I contemplateconvertibles, but my opinion tipsaway from wheels to … Continue reading

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Transit Dreams

The first dream had my brothers sitting near.We’re in an airport, and my phone is dead.My iPad too – initially my fearwas how to get a boarding pass. Time spedand chaos mounted while I dashing pledfor aid from staff in … Continue reading

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