35 ON A JOURNEY WITH STRANGERS
The fireside poet is sitting on the train, looking at the faces, all going different places.I am wondering what’s on their minds.What secrets and treasures can I find?
Are they travelling for work or play, or looking for somewhere else to stay? Many are fiddling with their phones, others watching movies or reading E-books.Are they reading about life or real crooks?
The train stops at many stations. Off the travellers go to their destinations. I am on a train full of strangers with somewhere to go. Towards the end of my journey and none do I know.
On my next train trip, I will break the ice. I will chat to someone and say something nice. The response I receive will be their choice. They may only need to hear another voice.
The same applies when you are on a bus. Please don't forget we are all one of a kind. Say hello and give a smile to the person next to you. For that person it might be the best you can do.
The fireside poet is sitting on the train, looking at the faces, all going different places.I am wondering what’s on their minds.What secrets and treasures can I find?
Are they travelling for work or play, or looking for somewhere else to stay? Many are fiddling with their phones, others watching movies or reading E-books.Are they reading about life or real crooks?
The train stops at many stations. Off the travellers go to their destinations. I am on a train full of strangers with somewhere to go. Towards the end of my journey and none do I know.
On my next train trip, I will break the ice. I will chat to someone and say something nice. The response I receive will be their choice. They may only need to hear another voice.
The same applies when you are on a bus. Please don't forget we are all one of a kind. Say hello and give a smile to the person next to you. For that person it might be the best you can do.