Theme: Retrospection

Down Memory Lane - In a Local Train

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It was a trip down memory lane
My journey on a Mumbai local train
Boarding the Ladies Compartment
I managed to land a window seat
Which in my younger days
Was considered the veteran’s treat
As only the fleet-footed and the agile
Were able to leap into the moving train
For these coveted seats to stake their claim

I watched as the passengers boarded
Most with household provisions loaded
But each with her own seat preference
Some chose to sit in the direction
Of the moving train
While others opted to be with friends
The short distance travelers
For convenience, just stood near the door

If you are a regular train commuter
You will probably wonder
What’s so special about this mundane routine
But believe me, it is not as boring as it may seem
A journey on a local train can be quite an experience
The chatty ladies provide entertainment and education
All you need to do is to keep your eyes and ears open
To treat yourself to fun and free advice on any and everything

You can hear hot tips on the stock market
Get free lessons on bringing up children
Easy recipes for their teatime snacks
Quick home remedies for coughs and colds
On the lighter side, there is the latest gossip on the stars
And opinions galore on the current TV soap operas
If you are lucky, you may even get a slice of cake
In case, a passenger decides her birthday to celebrate

I savored every moment of the trip
Listening attentively to all the ladies around me
Not being a regular, I did not have my own clique
So I was free to choose and spent time listening
To the many animated discussions...
Ranging from politics to children’s obsessions
All in all, by the time I reached my destination
I had the sensation that I was wiser far than when I started out

13-Dec-2009

More By  :  Sandra Martyres

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