New York

One really nice spring day and still waiting for more warm weather







You know you are in New York
when
Pedestrians cross on the red with an inch to spare
You ask for a small and it’s called a tall
But the locals are drinking a grande with ice
You can be online, the cruise line or the FAQ and LMZ line
Taxis outnumber other cars
Walking the sidewalk is a danger
from people pulling luggage and
talking on their mobile phone
Young ladies wear short shorts with long boots in spring
but the winter coat stays ready for the change
The doors of the shops are open wide on the first warm day
Flowers are being planted in spare pots and garden space
You can visit little Italy, India, Russia, China and the world
without a passport
There is the avant-garde, the security guard and you’re on guard
People chant Japanese Buddhist, love-in, sin and seek enlightenment
Get botox, kick box or reconstruct
Learn about anything or nothing
and go to Tuesday poetry class


Just for Oskar, looks at those big tracks on the crane