all in a second

on the subway 2day, i sat next to a youthfully-dressed older man w thick, black cat-like whiskers on his upper ears, at least on his right one. at first, out of the corner of my eye, i thought it was a curl of his hair. it instantly reminded me of a fast-walking, gleeful man that i saw on a london street. i remember a beautiful woman was wrapped in his arms, and he had white eyebrows that elegantly protruded about 2 inches from his face. in another second, i watched 2 little girls, both in dresses w white socks and black shoes, twirling around a subway pole, singing and giggling 2gether. they appeared immersed in each others dance and pleasure. their little-girl laughter echoed through the car. the man next 2 me was enjoying the girls fun, and giggling 2, from his belly. the girls didnt notice. i saw him watching from another time: he was running w many of his friends, outside in the country. it was sunny and warm, i could smell sweet, fresh-cut grass, and feel a beautiful breeze. i saw lots of trees, mountains, lakes... i heard the freedom of children's laughter, and a wooden, screen door slam. all in a second.