The subway train pulls up to my stop. 

I step in.

Good morning, Beautiful People!

Dressed for work in a sweatshirt, leggings, and sneakers, 

I take the conductor’s words to heart. 

We pull into Grand Central Station.

Have a safe, beautiful, wonderful, uplifting day! 

–an unexpected joy 

in my morning routine.

By Karol Nielsen – New York, New York, United States of America

About the Author

Karol Nielsen is the author of three memoirs and three poetry chapbooks. Her full-length poetry collection was a finalist for the Colorado Prize for Poetry. Her poem “This New Manhattan” was a finalist for the Ruth Stone Poetry Prize.

Feature Photo by KÜBRA TOKUR

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