Across the Railway Line

Yesterday

I crossed the railway line

Walking

From one loving community to another

People in both communities accepted

And celebrated each other

In both places

Geographically close

Socially apart

There was

Music

Singing

Smiles

Hugs

And care

To accommodate

A full range of expression

Of whoever

Was there

I arrived home

Alone

Populated inside

With an ever expanding sense of belonging