Re: Melbourne trains perhaps could use this idea

[Jennifer Richmond <richmond@melbpc.org.au>]

Lineman wrote:

> A rail company in northern England has appointed a poet-in-residence to
> inspire passengers and staff on its trains. Ian McMillan will write and give
> recitals - but has promised he will not be a nuisance to those hoping for a
> peaceful journey.
> (from the Age odd spot)
> Just the thing for when your stuck between 2 stations.

We're sorry for this short delay,
But extra fares, we'll make you pay,
With GST and CPI,
It's all enough to make you cry.

Our points have failed and trains won't go,
And when they do, they're very slow,
It's not our fault, we're telling you,
Its our computer, pre WW2.

You'll only be stuck there for a few more hours,
we'll tell you now about our international powers,
When I tell you, you'll feel all tinglish,
Hillside's French, Bayside's English.

PRIDE's no good and Metrol's down ,
No wonder you have on a frown,
Just go on home and have a spa,
and think, tomorrow: I'll use my car!