Take Some Time
On the East River’s waterway
looking over the Hudson Bay
Under Brooklyn’s “Welcome” neon sign
passing some time away
Drivers on the B.Q.E.
stuck in the red light car brake haze
Commuters inching their way back home
in a worker zombie traffic daze
(Chorus)
Take some time to step aside
and let the world pass on by
Take the time to realign
and to be with the ones you love
Manhattan’s glazed canyon walls
are sidewalk scene reflections
Murals of the myriads rushing
in every which way directions
On a web of interconnections
the rhythm of riding subway rails
The crush moves toward their destination:
the weekend furlough from rush hour hell
(Chorus)
Take some time to step aside
and let the world pass on by
Take the time to realign
and to be with the ones you love
Sitting on the promenade
you glow with the lights on the bay
Slowly sipping our fine red wine
enjoying some time away
Copyright © MD Johnson | Year Posted 2023
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