On the train this morning with sleepy-eyed passengers
Carried by routines of Monday’s beginning
The loudspeaker voice came on soothing and rhythmic
As only mechanical voices can be.
We’re delayed,”” the machine was quick to inform us
And indeed our train was standing still.
Please stay onboard,”” the voice entreated
While all of the passengers murmured ascent.
Suspended high over the fast-flowing river
We were watching a beautiful sun as it rose
And the driver had locked all the doors with his switch
So we couldn’t have left no matter what we chose.
Hypnotized by the tone of that oh-so-calm voice
We acted as if we were making the choice.
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