For You Chuck

vrrrrm!
I say as I inch closer to the front
Vrrrrrrrm!
I say right behind you
VRRRRRRRM!
I scream into your ear
You're my friend
My city bus driver
You keep me safe
As with all your promises
VRRRRRM!
I say one last time
Vrrrm
A whisper as I go down the steps
v
r
r
r
m
you hear the distance echo
Then you drive off
only to return tomorrow
with your happy grin
and a good sense of humor