Love Poem: On the Train
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Written by: Shahana Jackson

On the Train

Each morning I ride the 3 train 
  I sit on sutter ave
   and proceed to wait
    U would love the sights I see
      Cause living where I live
         every moment is a Kodac 
           Even the arguements and cussing
            and the ladies who preach gods name
               So loud
                So early
                and so full of conviction
                That it's not ya sins that make U mad
                   It's the fact that their adding even more power
                         To your morning headache 
                       And the homeless who beg for change
                        Or just them ambitious kids 
                          who are tryna make their way 
                                 off subway money 
                                I love it all 
                                The people and atmosphere
                                   I know so many people 
                                     From my block who just want to 
                                       Get the hell outta here
                                         But as for me 
                                         When I leave I will never forget
                                           Those morning rides on the 3 train
                                               My many shopping sprees on pitkin 
                                                   Or just feeling at home 
                                                   Where everybody knows ya name
                                                         I love brownsville.