on this train of life

we glide swiftly past distinct neighborhoods
as faces and languages and rhythms change
blending colors and hair refuted by style
by woolen coats tattered scarves and tattoos
expressions and impressions of pain and joy
and lost love steadfast challenged by time
and place and definitely defined space
seen expressly through a dark and murky veil
disturbed only by clicks and endless clacks
of this swiftly moving
never ending train
of life