Portrait of Girls in Trains

Two racing trains
Says one
If you step back
Away from the window
I can see clear through
To the tree-lined horizon
Same goes for you
Says two

But mine is the sunny side
Says one
While that sounds like an added value
Says two
My view has no glare
With open eyes I can stare
Into the center of every passing town

But the coastline
The edge
It is so impressive to see
From a moving car
Says one
And with her hand she gestures:
Please move from view

Centering her body in front of the glass
And puffing out her arms
And smiling contentedly
Number two
Traces the shape of a frame
With her pointer finger
And never moves again
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