Tuesday, January 01, 2008

Since I was Eight

I remember wanting to drive
(going down to work, thinking of this)
how awesome and exciting
(exit left ahead)
it would be.
(red light. tapping the dashboard)

Couldn't wait to grow older
(craning the neck. search for parking)
get my hands on that license
(still no parking)
wowee, I'll be free.
(parallel parking. need no thinking)

Now I can drive
(shut the engine)
and I am older
(lock the doors)
and I am free.
(some kids speed by)

On their shiny bikes.
(I've got a job)
Past the traffic
(in a cubicle doing finances)
going places.
(but suddenly i want to be a kid again)

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