Sheila Dougal

There’s something about pre-dawn packing
getting in a cold car in the dark
shifting out of park
to drive down the street
to the exit
to the highway
into cruise
turn on the news
then an audio book
and all that lies ahead
is a road.

I’m going somewhere
I’m on the road
I have a goal
I’ll stay in my lane
maybe pass through some rain
maybe stop for a latte
and a bite or two
but then I’ll get back
on the road
to you.