11/3/2023

The train pulls up

Letting out a deep belly sigh

The door to the first cart slows down and stops right in front of me

I see my reflection for a split second before the doors open 

I look down the line and notice how long this train is

I let out a deep belly sigh

The train startles me as it calls out to me

It's time...

My heart beats in my head

It echoes in my fish bowl

He's marked on my right foot

I lead with it

At this intersection I chose forward

The hairs on my back rise as the door closes behind me

There is no going back

There is no unknowing