Salaryman

This morning I was awakened by a strong earthquake, two minutes ahead of my daily alarm setting. I immediately sat on the edge of the bed. While waiting for the shakings to stop, the ghost of the March 11 earthquake flashed back. As soon as the earth stabilized, I switched on the lights and proceeded with the routine of a salaryman. Shower. Eat. Travel. Work. Eat. Shower. Sleep. Pretty exciting life, right?

photo by Noemi

#lifeofasalaryman 

I stare at the clock, 

let its sound fade

through the curtains; 

the water from the shower

is tasteless
like the mirror above the sink.

Lunch box is still

empty,
pockets and wallets as well. 

The 7 am train 

is waiting for the snow
since spring. 

I pedal along the railway,
wondering if it connects

sunrises and sunsets,

autumns and winters. 

Instead of the stars,
I watch the bonsai 

wilt on the orange pebbles; 

vodka on the rocks
spirits to comfort me. 

The black heart- 

shaped pillow 

disappears from my arms.

There is an alarm
to evacuate

/totomai 

When photo enthusiasts could not find a model, they stand-in, pose in front of the camera just to keep the activity going. The photo above was taken few weeks ago during our salaryman-themed photoshoot. And by the way, that bicycle is known as mamachari in Japan. 

 /totomai 
2016/11/22