Underground

The delights

The delights of underground travel,
warm welcome from reality’s chill.
This fashion or  freak show, parading
a humankind peacock display.

No-one bothers you much, unless high,
hopefull or lacking in etiquette.
You lower your eyes, stare at the floor
or like everyone else at your smartphone.

The rhythmic sway, a mechanical beat. 
Pushing you back, caressing your skin,
the rush of compressed air speeding,
platform tannoy announcements bleating.

Each one unique, from signage to holdware,
to the covering on their vernacular seats.
All things that makes up this singular city
unique as the attitude of its populace.

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