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If you commute in the mornings
you’d best be prepared to wait
even when nothing is broken
your train is 12 min. late
But that’s to be expected
don’t cry over your hardship
It’s not just you that’s affected
just hope you finish the trip
Riding the T
Riding the T
My friend please don’t swear
promise you’ll get there
Eventually
Just try to sit back and relax
Oh wait there’s a jumper on the tracks
Now the front car’s lost power
You’ll spend two more hours
Riding the T
The riders on the bus, now
All have a kind word to spare
The guy next to you seems chatty
Though speaking to empty air
The drivers always seem angry
But then wouldn’t you be too
Stuck with a box around you
Let’s hope that it’s bulletproof
Riding the T
Riding the T
In a constant abeyance
Getting hourly maintenance
Eternally
Though the breakdowns never cease
Let’s do another fare increase
Hope you still have tokens
‘Cause the card reader’s broken
Riding the T
Riding the T
(Riding the T)
Riding the T
(The goddamn T)
This is now the new norm
Getting stuck on the platform
Habitually
(Habitually-ly)
Though the service may be lax
You can still expect to pay the tax
Another line’s dying
The conductor is crying
Riding the T
The 10 is delayed
B Line calls for aid
The Red Line is out
For the fourth time today.
North Station’s a mess
A T cop’s in distress
‘Cause someone puked on the third rail
(Gah!)
The Blue’s runnin’ late
Route 8 ain’t so great
The Preacher at Park
Continues to grate
The busking’s too loud
The rush hour crowd
Won’t be rushin’ anywhere
Riding the T
Riding the T
The hydraulics are knocking
Get there faster by walking
Take it from me
The last time that new parts were sent
Was when Clinton was president
If you’ve got to hurry
you better be worried
Riding the T
All the stations are crumbling
Everybody is grumbling
Riding the T
The whole thing is failing
The ridership’s bailing
It’s a daily scramble
Infrastructure’s in shambles
But still a safer option
Than driving in Boston
Riding the T!
Hey, all; Happy Friday. The topic’s your daily commute, and there’s my rant on the subject; so, I turn things over to you. As always the floor is open for anything else, as well, so go nuts. Have a safe and productive rest of the day, an (especially) safe trip home, and a great weekend. And remember: It’s 5 o’clock somewhere; provided you can actually get home.
