life on the escalator
by Raj Arumugam
slow time on the escalator
easy baby;
a life of leisure
and idle moments…
tra la la la li
head held high and proud
one foot on one step
and one foot lower:
it’s the picture of grace and ease;
it’s cool baby
stand leaning
with no care in the world
chatting with your friend
and let your new floral skirts
wipe clean the glass sides;
life’s a breeze
on the escalator,
fashion baby
hands on the handrail
and the other waving at friends
waiting at the end;
shake hands when you’re down
and pass the germs on
to your cheerful buddies;
O life’s a breeze
on the escalator,
bouncy baby
it’s like a slow-motion movie
this chic life on the escalator
as still as when you stand window-shopping
gazing at new lingerie on display
like admiring a field of flowers:
O live the moment
baby,
this escalator life’s cool and easy
slow time on the escalator
easy baby;
a life of leisure
and idle moments…
tra la la la li
Copyright ©: Raj Arumugam
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