Bus Haikus

On the bus I sit
where should I look, straight? sideways?
Next time I'll stand
(Cultural note: the bus seats face the isle, so when it is packed, it in not unusual to have some one's... ahem... midsection at eye level.)

The bus is coming
How many people can smash in?
Too many to count


Summer is so hot
the people on the bus smell
I wonder if I do


What do I feel... sweat?
Uh Oh! Close all the windows
someone will get sick
(Cultural note: the people here firmly believe that moving air makes people sick, especially if they are sweating. So it is not unusual on a hot day to be on a slam full bus with the windows closed- YUCK. It's like a greenhouse.)


Bus stop is in sight
Here comes the bus, there it goes
Whoops, missed it again


Sweating on the bus
drip, drop, drip, drop, will they see
Arm pit stains will come


Can I stand up front
looking out the windshield
is my favorite


Dear bus, I love you
where else could I stand so close
to sweaty people?


Hey Mr. Driver
Why do you think its so fun
to speed up then brake


Riding on the bus
feels like surfing. Hang ten dude
stand up- ride the waves


I see the new bus
it has air conditioning
Its not on my line


Old buses a plenty
Moses rode on this one
wonder where he went


Stop, go, stop, go, stop
Go, swerve, slam on the brakes, wait
Yep, you're on the bus!


Bing! One twenty five
gasoline is expensive
the bus is so cheap