At six I catch the evening train

In tune with the endless  rain 
A sad refrain the sidewalk sings . 
Umbrellas open  black and webbed
Like a bats unfurled wings. 

Moving to travel the city streets
Where hearts are tired 
Too tired to sleep. 

Far above my laptop fades
As in the torrents I must wade. 
But in a train ride short and sweet
I have a family to greet 

With children laughing  by the door
A dog that dances on the floor
And at the back my patient Wife
Handling all of our daily life. 

With rising bills and tightened money
She kisses me with a " love you Honey. "
My heart relaxes.all burdens unfurled 
And all's worthwhile in my tiny world

judes note
the anthem of a working man.