The Train Ride
With her armour on
She turns, says goodbye
“See you soon”
Her hair coiffed, bouffant around her face
Head scarf on
All covering most of her face
This too, the armour
To hide
Protect what lies within
The boots, the gloves, the bag
All carefully placed
All shouting “keep away!”
“I am strong, powerful!”
She needs to be
As she climbs on the train
She is prepared for all
Wearing her armour.
MJPonte
Maria José Ponte 