Earbuds in, Sunglasses on,
Laptop out, Coffee cup ready
Full protective shield set to stun
Insulated travel bubble in place.

Ignore the good morning nods,
Pretend you can't see the old lady
standing, as slowly the train plods
To the station and the office you hate.

The Metro is SO interesting
Though the page hasn't turned for 2 stops.
Ticket check is a hassle - so boring
How dare the guard disturb

Pretend you're in a zen state
Where nothing can disrupt,
Whilst hoping there's something to make you late
To your office for the job you loath

Trains delayed, cows on the line
Will we make up the time?
So you can be at your desk by nine
Even though you've nothing to do.

Day after day, it's the same
Where did you lose your humanity
When did life stop being a game
To play, but rather to survive?