Some Days, the Bus Does Wait
Inspired by Heather Holleman’s blog “Some Days, The Bus Does Wait”
A campus bus stops too far away
Bag banging side to side
Bound to leave a bruise
but worth it if -
The bus begins to pull away
She didn’t make it
She slows
still huffing and puffing
The breaks squeal
The bus exhales
It’s waiting
Waiting for her
giving her a different kind of morning
No missed classes, exams, or labs
On this day, the bus did wait
________________________
Renee V. Barger
February 1, 2020
Inspired by Heather Holleman’s blog “Some Days, The Bus Does Wait”
A campus bus stops too far away
Bag banging side to side
Bound to leave a bruise
but worth it if -
The bus begins to pull away
She didn’t make it
She slows
still huffing and puffing
The breaks squeal
The bus exhales
It’s waiting
Waiting for her
giving her a different kind of morning
No missed classes, exams, or labs
On this day, the bus did wait
________________________
Renee V. Barger
February 1, 2020