The Q

The Q - Rhea Thapar (Rudolf Steiner - 12th Grade)

Even though there is the ocean, sky, blue jays, 

and the MTA buses, I’m still stuck on the train 

Why are we still here? 

Even though the ground is gray, sky is full of buildings, trees are meekly spread throughout, there is no movement 

One person cries for their mom. Another loudly plays his music. The last just sits there all quiet 

I think I’m at Herald Square. 

Been there for hours until 

that body laying cold on the ground of 42nd is moved 

I have a bag Jack Daniels, 

I’ll probably smash the bottle afterwards. 

What is the muffling? 

I am impatient, my leg shakes. 

Is that the light of the downtown Q? 

Don’t look too close. 

Open the doors let me out. 

I don’t really care 

I’m missing the real housewives of Potomac 

No movements, no sounds, 

The lights just went out 

The child, next to me, silently cries 

I would’ve liked to watch Potomac, 

It isn’t my favorite 

I like the drama. 

It makes my lungs expand. 

Like I’m real, like I’m here. 

How long does it take to move a body? 

I would’ve liked to watch Andy Cohen ask 

Wendy her problem.

She is honestly a psycho. 

Full of delusions. 

What is her problem. 

Is the train moving? I can’t see. 

Between the each car is an “enjambment” - a space 

My 10th grade English teacher would be proud I want Andy Cohen to wait for me like I’m someone. 

lets go, take the bus to Chinatown instead, The M15. I’ll bring my metrocard. 

You’ll bring the Money.