Jimmy’s Bus Stop
Muzak cracks “Hey Jude” on the three-dollar speakers.
The bus terminal waits for the next arrival.
The Green is always early. The Orange is always late.
No one speaks at the bus terminal.
Jimmy sits in his motorized wheelchair
interrupting the silence by singing along with the Muzak.
Old Mrs. Grayhair, Cigar Bum, and Mr. Serious turn to make a fuss,
see that that Jimmy is “special” and turn back to doing nothing.
Everyone tries to forget Jimmy and his singing.
No one speaks at the bus terminal.
Jimmy sings.
He doesn’t know the words.
He doesn’t sing well.
Mrs. Grayhair goes through her big cloth old lady bag
looking for a distraction.
“Shut Up, Man. You’re driving me crazy,” Cigar Bum can’t take it any longer.
Jimmy stops singing.
Everyone is happy now.
Mr. Serious steps out his cigarette butt as the Orange finally arrives
Everyone gets on the bus but Jimmy.
Jimmy sits silent in his wheelchair.
No one speaks at the bus terminal.
