On The Station Steps

on the steps of the station
at your feet lies the nation
by way of train via track
it's your choice to leave and look back
and come back one day if you choose
either way you'll see great views
and hear great viewpoints from those you meet
whose drum beats to another beat

on the steps of the station
at your feet lies the nation
take the route not taken yet
or stay if wanting the safer bet
but safer doesn't satisfy
those who dream to touch the sky

if you've built castles in the clouds
what pleases masses and the crowds
may not be what works for you
this myself i've proven true
so, on the steps of the station
at your feet lies the nation
take a chance and take a ride
across the country far and wide

PHOTOS & PROSE: ALLIE MERRICK
LOCATION: CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
VENUE: UNION STATION/AMTRAK
FEATURING: CAT FOOTWEAR