Caged

Years ago I used to teach dance to small people. I taught for a couple of city-run after school programs and in a private dance school all in lower Manhattan. One of my city classes was on one side of City Hall and the other classes were on the other side. The fastest way to get from one to the other was to cut across the plaza in front of City Hall. Ever see any episodes of Spin City with outdoor shots of the Mayor's Office? This is where those were shot, on the steps you can see up ahead. I don't remember the plaza ever being empty. Unless there was a rally there weren't crowds but there were always people rushing to and fro. I never tried but I don't think it would have been difficult for a civilian to walk into the lobby. Not so much anymore. I was actually afraid to take this picture because I thought I might get stopped by Homeland Security. I wasn't.

It looks so lonely in there like an empty habitat in a zoo.