Steam lifts from the station\u2019s faded, pockmarked platform
Sweat prickles around my temples
I board
Train movement lethargic on a warm day
Like me
No relief after the storm
I doze<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Memories of past times dance with present concerns
It\u2019s a nonsensical mind storyline
Part of me smiles, enjoys the ride
The ride within a ride
My temple taps out a message on the window as we move along on uneven tracks
Voices close,
Behind me<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201che can unlock the backdoor, he got the key, remember?\u201d
\u201cOk\u201d
\u201che will get what we need and everything will be alright\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The key will make it all ok
Solve the problem
Release the prisoner
The princess
She\u2019s locked in the tower, her hair not long enough to save her<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He will get her out and everything will be alright
She looks like my sister
He is my old boss from almost thirty years ago<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cNext stop, Ringwood\u201d
My mind is back
The story ends, fading fast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I gather my things and approach the door to get off
My myki in my pocket?
No- just a key<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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