I am traveling by train.
I am bound to arrive at my destination in two hours.
I fall asleep for what feels like a moment,
But then some passenger movements on the aisle wake me.
I open my eyes.
The couch in front of me was empty when I fell asleep,
And now there is a sleeping young couple occupying it.
They look to be in their thirties,
And they are married.
I notice the golden rings on their left hands.
The woman rests her head on the man’s shoulder,
And the man hugs her.
Both are wearing jeans and comfortable sweaters.
I can’t help but notice the loving and protective tenderness in
their embrace.
Passionate love.
They love each other so much, crosses my mind.
I love doing people-watching.
I learn a lot about human nature when I take the time to observe it.
Discretely so,
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