Last Friday Morning

So much of my time here in Australia is spent moving from place to place. Going to my sites, to Bible studies, to friends houses, grocery stores, coffee shops. I am constantly moving. It’s easy to forget that these routines are valuable, memorable experiences that I will one day look back on as fond memories. As challenging as it is, I want to cherish these moments while I’m in them instead of just thinking about where I am going. So while this poem (if you can call it a poem, I’ve never written one before) may seem to lack some pizzazz, I wanted to document just how beautiful these ordinary moments can be. So, come along with me on my journey to Peachey Place Last Friday Morning.

Walk to the park at the end of the road.
Make sure to stop and pet the friendly dogs out for their morning stroll.
Try not to miss the bus, but if you do, don’t stress. There will be another.
Pop in your headphones and turn on your favorite podcast.
It will be funny, but try not to laugh to yourself too much.
Make sure to keep watch for your stop or else you’ll miss it.

Push the red button so the bus driver knows to stop.
Check the time, do you have enough to stop for coffee?
Leave the train station and turn left towards the main street.
Pass the pubs to your left, the fruit and veg to your right.
You’ll smell it before you see, but you can’t miss it with the green umbrellas.
The barista remembered your name, you laugh at their banter as they make your flat white.

Head back to the train and make sure to admire the street art to your right as you go.
Make it just in time, try and sit in a seat facing forward or you might get dizzy.
Ride three stops: Elizabeth, Womma, Broadmedows.
Hit the button so the doors open.
Look around the platform and see if you can see your coworker.
Did you ride the same train today or will you have to walk the rest of the way alone?
If he’s there, you will probably talk about politics and human rights for the 10 minute walk.
If not, keep listening to your podcast. Make sure to notice the beautiful pink and orange flowers as you go.
Make sure to take out your headphones before you enter, because everyone will want to say hello.

Peace,

Katie