The Iron Horse

I run down the steps as the train pulls in It seems I'm right on time The doors open, I take a seat, my journey begins As the doors close I hear them chime The New York subway travels far and wide I remember when a token was your ticket to ride The old iron horse keeps chugging along Beneath cars and buses and the city's throng New York subway has been around since way back when The first one was built in 1904 it only cost a nickel to ride it then And the masses rode it more and more But when it comes to subway history London leads the way Opening its first subway in 1863 Powered by the steam engine back in the day The conductor announces the next stop, and it's mine As the train pulls in I see the sign And I know it won't be long Before I'm above ground to join the city's throng! 10-23-2021 Railroads, A Historical Glance Back Poetry Contest Sponsor: BJ Legros Kelley