the well traveled woman

it's ideal

to travel with a well traveled

woman.

she knows

the drill.

she's laminated the itinerary,

she has the tickets

to the train,

the hotel

is reserved, a room with

a view,

with mints on

the pillows,

a bottle of champagne

on ice.

there's everything

in her purse

that one might need to survive.

gum

and breath mints.

maps.

tissues and chargers,

water

and crackers,

assorted in nuts in 

a sealed

plastic bag.

a flashlight, pepper spray,

and two bananas

that she's brought along

for the ride.