Another Day

I don't always get along with this place
Sometimes it is a conundrum
of which I grow anxious
People pushing, yelling, rushing, cursing
and I've learned
Don't you look anyone in the face
they will take it as a challenge
I'm not looking to make friends here
because the ones I thought were friends
turned out to be far from it
I've learned how to protect myself
So now, on the subway
I ride
Jaw set
Eyes straight ahead
and if you try to look me in the face
I will meet your challenge