careless whispers
buzzed on the bus;

and i sat alone
in seat with my
head facing the
outside world.

it, too, looked
busy - occupying
itself with bodies
of people, rushing
up and down streets,
each with secrets
in their pockets;

and suddenly,
i didn't feel as
alone as i did then.

slouching in my
seat with music
playing in my ears,
i occupied myself
with sleep
for the rest
of the way.