The damn clock is buzzing Pigeons pecking sidewalks Gray against black People are bustling on the subway Standing packed on a Tuesday The homeless stirring A baby screaming pacifieeeerrr Hands against poles, over bags Their eyes are hazed with dreams Work... Tomorrow will be Wednesday The ride home will be similar Hands against poles, over … Continue reading Half Way There
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Metro Card
In my pocket and warming, sleeps a yellow ticket that's always good for a ride. When the train is coming, an index finger digs into my blue slacks. I lure out the plastic ticket, a cat drawn by a popped can. Until then it lays flat in a brown leather wallet like a Seal cd … Continue reading Metro Card
After Work
My D train was full and shivering today Elbows fought for space on the pole while Others tried to squeeze in; creating spaces That were not there just three minutes ago This seems to be the winter norm now Transient mixed cattle being transported On powdered rails of smooth hammered steel We are all trying … Continue reading After Work
The Eclogues 