I did not accelerate up the escalator but
took my place in line upon the steps where
once upon a time many steps were taken long ago.

Showing on the side wall which hides the iron rings,
which in turn make the underground,underground,
were pictures and adverts,naked ladies making converts
for costumes I'd never wear.

Also,
did you know that your hair can grow with the,
'watch it lengthen,see it strengthen' wonderful all new lotion?
strange how this advert is not as big as the rest.
perhaps they ought to test the lotion on it.
make it bigger,longer,stronger.

I hunger for the crispie bars,electric cars and
Shah's cash and carry but
not being one to tarry too long and the escalator goes on
taking me ever upward and into the sun.

That's how my day begun and that's how it ends
except that when it ends
it's like being on rewind
but I don't mind
I'm getting used to it.