We travelled light believing that
 There was always a chance we would
Unhindered by bags, travel back – –
Another you and another me
In a brand new coach, perhaps
Unburdened by a forgotten past
Praying that our broad gauge-dreams
Would not be derailed by sudden brakes
Hurling nurtured hopes beyond our reach – –
A blur of platforms left behind us
Waiting for the final flag
Our berths unslept in, still warm to touch.
The author’s use of railway metaphors is particularly evocative, recalling for this reader the iconic scene from ” Casablanca ” where Bogart’s protagonist is left abandoned at the station platform by Ingrid Bergman.
I do remember that scene ,Louis .Thank you !
Unalloyed, and believing a chance through past reminiscences; we win warmth ulterior to any hidden motive. Beautiful
Thank you,Tapeshwar.
The hope that a new dawn gives us……..lovely 🙂
Thank you,dear Anoucheka