Jumped up at 3:45 A.M. in case there was an overnight snowstorm Eagerly looked out the window with anticipation Relieved to see that all was calm
Lumbering to the shower to get ready for work Moseyed to the garage and started the car Merged onto the expressway in the dark skies of early morning
Shocked awake with a sudden turn of events Massive snowflakes blowing all around me Covered expressway with lanes undetectable
Slipping and sliding cars everywhere you turn Slapping windshield wipers trying to clear the view ahead Crawling headlights in my rear-view mirror
Gripping the steering wheel for dear life Chattering teeth during the 2-hour slide, I mean ride Passing accident after accident along the road
Praying for the exit to appear A.S.A.P. Inching up the ramp with eyes wide open Pulling into the parking lot with a mighty sigh
Taking a long-awaited breath Wondering how the calm turned violent so quickly Smiling with a sense of victory after making it in one piece
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The way you took us from your early morning wake up all the way through your treacherous drive to work – so detailed and so scary!!! It’s my worst nightmare – that kind of drive. You captured it beautifully. I can also totally relate to that sense of victory of making it in one piece to your destination.
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You use of poetic form to capture a challenging morning commute, complete with feelings on the side, was perfect for today. So much snow so close to the first day of Spring. It’s pretty, but not in March.
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loved your poem! great way to capture your scary drive.
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Felt the tension as I read your poem…and the relief when you arrived safely.
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