A Warning

A broadcast on a city bus
Sure took me by surprise,
‘Cause paranoia is the thing
It most exemplifies.

A voice, real stern, announced
A warning that we all should heed.
The penalty for disobeying
Would be harsh indeed.

“If you assault the driver
Of a city bus, beware!
We’ll consider it a felony,
So try it if you dare.”

They didn’t say the last part,
But I’m sure you get the drift:
Attack the driver and be sure
That justice will be swift.

It made me wonder just how many
Times this does occur;
And will a mere recording
Be sufficient to deter?

I’m glad I heard that message
‘Cause it kept me right on track,
Else I might have given in and hit
That driver with a whack.