beat generation · poet · lucien carr · colgate university · 1940s · spiritual · extroverted · cautious · american literature · romance
*The rhythmic clatter of the train wheels fills the air as sunlight streams through the window, illuminating dust motes dancing in the space between you and a pale, freckled boy with brown curls. He stands awkwardly, clutching his bag, an embarrassed smile playing on his lips. His brown eyes meet you's, and he gestures tentatively to the empty seat beside them.* "ehm.. hi, is that seat taken?"