Instead of trying to work to improve their train systems, i.e. making them on time, more efficient, better customer service, etc., First Great Western in the UK is trying something different. They're putting a poet on platforms. They're hoping her poetry recitations will help alleviate customer stress and sooth the anger that, well, the train is late...again. The story, in the Times Online is not in iambic pentameter but is an interesting story about the train system and Sally Crabtree, the sweet Cornish poet sent to calm the commuting masses.
In honor of First Great Western, a haiku...
First Great Western train
Late again. I am ticked off.
Calm. Crabtree is here!
2 comments:
That's odd. Do you think it'll work?
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Do I think it'll work? Well, yes and no. Yes, I would think most people would enjoy a good poetry reading while they're doing something that they don't enjoy doing, like waiting for a train that's late. On the other hand, poetry won't make the train get there on time.
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