Once Upon A Time

It was unknown how long

They had travelled on the same train 

Without the awareness 


Just by chance they might sit side by side 

Or glance at each other

Without a thought


Then one day he called out to her 

Reminding a book 

She left behind when leaving


Since then they no longer traveled alone  

Every day on the commuter train

His eyes searched for her 


Their friendly smiles 

Short greetings

Had aroused feelings 


Then one day 

Missing was her familiar face

Thereafter no more her silhouette


Traveling alone

He wondered

Is she Ok


By Shih-Fang Wang

From: United States