commute

on the train on the way to work today,
i saw, far out near the base of the mountains
a sunny patch.
the train, the depressing big box stores and industrial parks
around me remained lousy with grey.
i really wanted to be standing in that sun.
i thought about getting off the train and heading for the hills.
instead i ran my tongue over the sharp edges of my eye teeth
and decided i'd never make it on time.
my transfer runs out in 12 minutes...
...11...