Exit To the Rear

In the front door, out the back
Is how it ought to be;
On New York City buses,
Many people disagree.

The city’s added buses
With three doors instead of two,
In hopes that riders might just do
What they’re supposed to do.

Announcements blare reminders:
Exit middle doors or rear,
But still folks clamber forward,
Just as if they didn’t hear.

The lines outside get longer
For all those about to board.
They glare at front-door exiters,
But they are just ignored.

It seems a simple problem,
The solution very clear:
The front door is for entering;
To exit, use the rear.

But people do just what they want
So we are in a fix,
For even New York City can’t
Teach some old dogs new tricks!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Johnson Avatar
September 11, 2013 at 10:26 AM
Public transportation, or anything enmasse. It usually shows who has and has not class. :)
Bickerstaffe Avatar
May 29, 2012 at 3:59 PM
I love it! Who woulda thought to write a poem about THIS?! (but you!) Your sources of inspiration know no bounds!! As always, perfect rhythm and rhyme. Love, Keith :)
Kendrick Avatar
May 29, 2012 at 3:19 PM
Enjoyed the rhythm and rhyme of this one..Great flow..Ha! Ha!...Yes, some people have the idea rules are made to be broken..I have visited NY, NY when I was about 14 or 15 years old..I enjoyed the city but don't know if I would now...Sara
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