The City that Never sleeps

In the city that never sleeps
There is now induced inactivity.
Power cuts that for 20 hours and more last
Force you to plot your escape fast.
In this city renowned for honesty
Is invoked a courtesy policy.
Work has lost its priority
But you will hear "I am very sorry".
You can make calls umpteen
"As soon as possible" will be their theme.
But pray define 'soon' for me
What I learnt in school is outdated you see.
Valuable lessons I have learnt in these past hours
That courtesy is worth pittance if results are barred.

- Written on 25th June 2007
-Self explanatory. We had a power cut from 5:45pm last evening that lasted till 2 pm today affecting supply of water as well. But Know what? I still am not as gloomy as i sound in this poem. More later. ;)