Sun flashes on the tram floor
sparkling dark blue
the seats above are green
guarded by shiny poles
all the space is taken
bags on laps, between feet
next stop miller street
earphones play soundtracks
the tram hums along
smartphones need two thumbs
two eyes bow the head
glasses slide down the nose
facial expressions in post-work mode
next stop St George’s Road.
Charlie Ann Alford 