Slow pace quickened to keep balance straight
hum of motors masked by the ominous green light
Feel knees buckle slightly under new duress
as the belts grab at shoes and hold on tight
Look ahead along this predetermined path
for book-bags and luggage that block your flight

Do you take steps to make the blur of slow moving sidewalks
appear to be a neon lit sprint in the streamline?
Trudging patiently towards the finish
where yellow paint on the ground mark the line
Or do you stand to the side and let the others pass
as you enjoy the sights and sounds of your effortless ride?