Jacob Hopped the A Train

life exists
as subways roll
"the upper west side"
"the upper east"
"she's getting married"
and
"he looks well"
kosher chocolate &
smiles
a beautiful brisk day becomes
suddenly
a dreary cold one
life can take you on a million journeys
an unlimited fare is all you need
up
down
north
south
around town
and back again
for less than the cost of a soda
(in most restaurants anyway)

where will this train take them?
and you?
and me?
and us?

where will this year take them?
and you?
and me?
and us?