Sigils Signs and Clean Getaways

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Sigils Signs and Unclean Getaways

Neon green and aqua blue
the latest greatest
auto-mobile
stopped at the rail crossing
tugged my passing eye
its way
starboard

me
squarely seated
and slightly swaying
in train car
(Elevated)
Number 2

Elated at an
unexpected
upturn in credits
I had made the onboard upgrade
to Citizen Class seating
a higher view
a steeper price

to the vehicle
at idle outside
I traced some
sigils of respect
(a warding…
just in case…
the driver could be one of my
creditors after all
those low dwellers)

but that lot
had no way of knowing
I was on the run

the carriage jumped a bit
but remained track bound
on its predestined course

I stood and walked about
my seat comfortable
but confining

down the aisle
two siblings
rivaling
the oldest forcefully
took back a toy

I nodded
a sincere sign
of respect
a most practical demonstration
of free will

but what’s the joy
in stealing something
if it was yours to begin with?
and isn’t there some sin
in lending with
expectations?

Leaving thoughts
of past stops and stations
I closed my eyes and sighed
I’ll dream
(amidst these other travelers)
of sailing under
the seldom seen sun

just me
floating away
on
Aqua blue neon green seas
unwinding
unwound

and who’s to say
this money
isn’t mine
some hidden treasure
I had re-found