Transportation (for Jane)

There were those days

when to get somewhere

in the morning, one

would saddle the horse

or hitch their steed to

a wagon or carriage.

In some places that still

may be an appropriate

measure applied today.

In these more modern

times, turning the key

of the car or truck would

be more fitting to

beginning the process

of getting to places

we need or want to be.

Whether a sharp snap

of the reigns, kicking of

the heels and commanding,

“giddyup” or a slick shifting

of gears into drive, we’re off

and on our way.

Time progresses and

propels us forward

most days no matter

the available forms

of transportation

which in some cases

may include boats,

bicycles, trains and

planes.

Of course walking is

also in many cases an

option. Anyway, by any

means available, we

shuttle off on our way

into the often planned yet

unknowable of our days.

Some are afforded the

forecast of a 50% chance

for rain. Others look up

and see the storm clouds

gathering. No matter the

time or place, an umbrella

is certainly a safe bet on

those overcast days of gray.

In any case, my friend,

saddle up and have yourself

a fine and lovely day.

I, myself, used to drive

a car, but somehow “saddle

up,” leastwise for me, sounds

a good deal more adventurous

and sexy.

Chris Hanch 9-11-18