Pedestrian

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In their little iron galaxies;

The masses depart as if the road was built for them,

It's like my kind doesn't even exist.

As I swipe passed their windows,

They wield a sword of steel;

I only have a crutch of bone.

Putting my life in the hands of strangers;

Do they even care enough to slow down?

Walking besides bustling traffic...

Could trip my legs at any time;

And they might drift to the left,

And my entire life would be over.

I cross the street jaywalking,

I tilt my head to the left;

Waiting to see if they look me in the eyes...

I must be recognized or I shall disappear!

When they stop are they finally aware?

Aware that they carry another's soul,

They catch me like a snowflake when I fall;

And they finally notice it's snowing.

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