Restless

Feeling restless
In a daze
As I block out all the white noise
That fills the background

The soundtrack of my life
Skips along
And the song that plays
Is unrecognizable
It's fast
Then slow
Whispered words
And incomprehensible shouting

Distant thoughts
Close futures
Boredom
And lack of sleep
Research papers
Poems
Black and white photographs
The odd iced cappuccino
With milk

Grey skies
Seeds disguised as snow
Muddy fields and wet grass
Cigarette smoke and park benches
Claustrophobia
Narrow shop aisles
Burning incense in the background

Thick soled boots in June
My purple rain jacket
And copycat purse
Like travelling scrapbooks
Ticket stubs
Receipts
Crumbs
Fill the pockets

Life
Seems to standstill
And then whooshes on by
As if I'm standing
On the platform
With fading patience
Ready for the next train