# Traffic Koan

Originally published: 2015-11-09
Canonical URL: /2015/Nov/traffic-koan/

"I'm behind schedule this Monday morning," said the engineer, "but it'll be OK as long as the train isn't late."

The train was late. In that moment, the engineer was enlightened.

__Wu's commentary:__ As one train door opens, another fails to close. The fool curses police activity at West Oakland. The wise person swims across the bay.

__Wu's poem:__

The doors are closing;  
Please stand clear of the doors so  
The train can depart.