should we line up as we do
front ends pointing opposite directions
(just help me get started) turnstiles
tiled platforms tanqueray ads
(while we wait) trains stretch their
burrows wide
I like best ends of each cartheir doors
away from the doors where
we could get a little lee
on the paired seats weather warm & moist
below ground (not even starting)
when we line up
opposite commuter stacksour directions
earthworm setae (having nearly)
memorized our talking parts
unlike birds below streets
in any wild shape of lemon
cocoons from each mated worm
(isn't this the signal)
cut or stop the train
open saxophone case waiting
on platform up nonchalant flight
of stairs
first lit sign sky
first landing air