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Meglyn Deel is a recent graduate of King who majored in Multi-Interdisciplinary Studies with focuses in both English and Music. She is currently working on her Master’s of Education, Curriculum and Instruction. Meglyn works full-time at a local elementary school, and has always enjoyed the liberal arts. When not writing, Meglyn can be found participating in local music or theatre groups. The inspiration for “Taking the Bus” comes directly from life, and how it seems to zoom past so quickly. In her thirty-some years on Earth, Meglyn has learned to appreciate the small things that God has greatly blessed her with.
TAKING THE BUS Clink clink clink The coins fell noisily The wheels turned and they were off No restraints Empty highways Stoplights Diners Cigarette smoke whirling about Cheap hotels A mother’s voice Lost Next stop Life Still no restraints Waiting waiting waiting The bus is late again Fear consumes The rain falls steadily Work begins Swish swish swish The wipers remove the grime All is clean and seemingly visible Two lights Brighter than before Drawing nearer The Last stop
