This forced and momentary respite (Red 6)

Once in a while, on the trip to or from work, the dailiness of the bus ride is punctuated by a train. Whether the often drawn out wait of the freight train or the swift white blur of the MetroLink, the punctuation gives a bit of pause.

Halted by red lights and barrier arm, my coach waits and I, given this momentary respite, read a bit more, think a bit longer, listen a touch deeper.