Misery Line

"A fare freeze?
Ooh Ken you tease
It's been some time since one of these"
Quoth passenger upon her knees
A victim of the rush-hour squeeze.
"I've heard it's timed to coincide..."
One disembodied voice replied
Just as the doors complete their slide
To jam his cries and her purse inside
She sighed

"It must be an election year"