An Alchemist

I am lying in bed
Imagining the email
I will send to Dollar Rent-a-car
About Alvin, who drives
"The Love Bus"
You can tell it's special right off
He cares for us
Gives us maps of Chicagoland
Something unusual about the music
I like it
He tells us he will sing for us

He sings Lou Rawls "Lady Love"
Accapella
I wonder if the other passengers appreciate it
When I see the couple across from me.
He is moved. He reaches toward her
Interlaces his fingers with hers
Saying without words that she is his 'lady love'
The magic is working on everyone
I am immersed in musical romance
Provided by Alvin
I want the shuttle ride to go on and on
And it works.
Even though I'm scrapingly short on cash
I happily give Alvin a tip
Thankful for his creation
But what was I telling you before that
As i imagine the words in the letter to Dollar
I realize that I am truly an alchemist
I can transform experience
Into words
It is truly a gift
Truly a responsiblity
To be able to tell you
About Alvin and the Love Bus