Second Avenue Subway

They’re building a subway
(They call it the Q)
To run underneath
Second Avenue.

It’s nearing completion
(But way overdue).
They’re hoping by New Year’s
To have its debut.

Construction’s so noisy
(If you only knew!)
That the neighborhood feels
It’s been getting the screw.

But now they’re on deadline
(With much ballyhoo)
And the streets are so tight
You can hardly pass through.

If it ever gets finished
(Despite the huge crew)
We’ll be shocked ‘cause it seems 
Like a classic snafu.

When the new year begins
(And there’s still no review)
All New Yorkers will sigh,
Unsurprised, as on cue.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Callus Avatar
December 18, 2016 at 7:09 AM
People get fed up of promises and never-ending expenses; that's how our taxes get misused! Regards // paul
Allison Avatar
December 17, 2016 at 6:24 PM
Such a descriptive write ...These things do seem to take time Ilene am sure it will be worth it in the end:-) hugs Jan xx
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