holding on
Life is like a fast moving train
If you enjoy it,
it will take you places
If you don’t, it will still take you places
though you would never enjoy them
Inside, if you get a seat
you can feel privileged and
relax yourself
But if you are not so fortunate
then hold on to whatever you can
for you will need support
no matter how long this journey
is meant to be for you
These handrails are like
the countless memories
crisscrossing around us
like a safety net
Hold on, if were not privileged enough
You will need that support
when your legs are giving up and
your hands have to take on the weight
But don’t lose heart
for if you are standing
you get to see outside the window and
watch the world go by
even though you mostly see vehicles
Nonetheless, it is wonderful
when there is a nice green patch
When you are underground
there isn’t anything to see outside
but there is some consolation
in standing in the center and looking through
the bogies and watching the train
take the turns like an elegant serpent
Life nowadays is so fast
that sometimes it is only the memories
we make along the way that keep us afloat.
So, hold on.
