Comforts of Home

Work is left behind for another day. It time to adventure outdoors to catch my bus. The heat on the sidewalk makes it's way into ever pore of my body. The comforts of a air conditioned bus soon will mine. As my fellow passengers board we sit our weary bones into the seats. We find comfort in knowing were on our way home.

 That is except for one almost passenger.Our bus driver informs her that she has entered the wrong bus.The look of forlorn is unmistakable. He tells her to hurry down to Douglas the next street over, but her face shows panic and a inability to comprehend. My fellow passengers and I concur this would only confuse her. Another passenger ask if there was any way to  notify her bus. The bus driver replies "because of our new technology he can only communicate with the station". There was a time, but now it was impossible.  We drove off  wondering if she would make her way home. Home to safety and comfort.

Comfort  is something many of us take for granted. Sitting among my fellow passengers I feel humbled. I listened to their stories of hot days and long hours on the factory floor. One works for Coleman, another for Safelite, and another for Spirit.   All local manufactures in our town. It is through their toil that we become a stronger city. They talk about their work space where the heat tops 120 degrees. The man who works for Spirit as a contract labor replies 'I'm used to it and I can't complain the pay is good." The lady sitting across from me works for Coleman She readily talks with the other passengers. Another lady sitting next to me is holding a cane and a portable oxygen bottle.The other lady ask her how she is doing. She tells her about being in the hospital and taking 6 weeks off of work. She is back on her job at Safelite and thanks the other lady for being concerned.This brings up more conversation from the man that works for Spirit. We find out that he's only 40 and has had three heart attacks. I cannot help but think their working conditions have taken a toll on them.We settle into our sits waiting for our turn to depart. I hope  all find comfort at home especially my almost passenger.