Tracks

I'm always on a different rail than i was before.
Hmm... this seems like a good set.
It's funny that they're so proud,
they think i can't jump at any switch or crossing.

I sometimes go sailing,
under the bridges and through the tunnels,
lulled by the lack of things to see.
The mundanity is soothing but,
sometimes it's broken by the sight of graffiti or trash or garbage.

My favorite thing is to ride with the sun on my mind.
It makes the layovers so much quicker!
And if it hits at just the right time,
the scenic spots are visible for the duration of any trip.

My conductor doesn't always follow "maps,"
and on occasion we've almost been depleted of fuel.
However he's got a great sense of direction, and usually timing.
He jumped the tracks once though, and I asked him what went wrong.
He spoke quite simply of an ambivalent feeling toward every tine on the impending fork.

As of late mind you, I feel like I've been picking up speed,
and I don't feel much need for slowing down.
At this point I can see the see the frozen mountain pass behind me,
but even clearer are the sun drenched hills ahead.