<\/p>\n
Suddenly, the movement stops
\nand with a hiss and clang
\nthe doors pull open
\nand light
\nsears across your face
\nand cool air
\nfills your lungs
\nand thoughts of food
\ndance about.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Isn’t this how all journeys
\nshould be?
\nSuch expectation of arrival
\nand desire – just to get off?<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Only its death that’s
\nhere to greet you.
\nAnd each dog’s bark
\nseems to say,
\n“Hurry up, you’ve arrived!”<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
History wishes to embrace you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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