I had just arrived a station

Which I knew well

As it was a regular

Part of my daily life


I found it very crowded

As there had been

A serious problem

Far down the line


I then noticed

That I was barefoot

As I was travelling

Without my shoes


This was noted

By a staff member

And I was asked

If I was in distress


I replied that I had shoes

In my sports bag

But had chosen not wear them

As I was being chased by seagulls