Waiting for the Train (ASH to WAS)

ASHLAND, Va. — I’m early as usual. So early. Too early. It would be waste of time if it weren’t an opportunity to write. Writing stops time. At the very least, it preserves time. Time is a cucumber. Time is a watermelon. Time is a fruit or vegetable. Time is a fruit and vegetable. Writing is vinegar and heat. Writing pickles time.