a tropical landscape—
lush greenery
on both sides
A beautiful face
neatly bordered by a hijab
slips into a deep nap
against a window—
undisturbed
by the rumbling
as she continues
her inner journey
I watch from my vantage point—
her reflection on the glass,
her weary yawn
cozily resting
against the green
fleeting backdrop
Hard to tell
if she’s pretty
on her own
or because of the view outside
Hard to tell
if the mundane scenery
is accentuated by her beauty
or simply pretty
on its own
Perhaps they complement
each other—
a delight to behold
as time
gently
drifts away