Getting around in NYC
You get to look and see
Interesting things that catch the eye
But my interest is the subway which helps us get by
It seems to me that it never quite does what it is supposed to do
Am I supposed to be taking the AC, NQR, or is it yellow or blue?
Standing on the platform, hopefully it’s the right where I’m supposed to stand
However, after getting on the train, I realize it is not and usually have that sinking feeling like sand
That I’m going to be late, sweaty and mad
Which of course isn’t great when you are getting to work, which is definitely bad
Then the train stops midway track, without warning and stalls
And of course, the A/C doesn’t work and likely a rat underneath crawls
Or worse the smell of the city that is not even close to roses
And yet someone has time to stand for poses
Taking pictures, having loud phone conversations or playing a song
Sometimes it’s not that great but hey, their courage proves they are strong
To keep living in the city that sometimes isn’t easy
Even though the subway makes us queasy
Its worth just knowing you are among people busy, ambitious and bustlers
They are making it happen, making them incredible hustlers
