the bus

the bus

The bus I rode today was free.

There were many people outside –

                                    hot, tired, needy, lost,

I could have told them that they could ride

for free.

But then the bus may become crowded,

Or perhaps I would not like one of the passengers,

What if they said ‘no’ or became offended?

I am sure that they could see me riding the bus,

And know it was free,

Telling them is taking too great of a chance,

So I did not tell them.

I didn’t want to lose my seat anyway…