.

the heavy bass in the radio song drops to control my heart beat
i feel a twinge of pain as the lyrics begin control my thoughts

recklessly whipping around the next corner
smoothly embarking upon the hill
slowly depressing my right foot onto the pedal
while i watch the gauges spin.

feeling the rush of invigoration
feeling the wind on my face
feeling disproving gazes from concerned neighbors with small children
feeling untouchable, even by the radar gun

the dial spins
my heart races
my vision blurs
the rush evolves

i drive and i drive
the steady roar of my engine drives the frustrations out of my head
i drive and drive
the constant whip of wind smacks my face
i drive and i drive
the tense squeaks of my brakes pierce my ears
i drive and i drive
the fierce pulses of my heart drive me further

i am driven further through today, further past tomorrow, and further away

and i drive.