slow

i used to love driving so fast

my head twirled in heaven

and my foot hit the pedal so hard

like i was running from my own depression

like it was the last day on earth.

when the truck’s headlights

exploded in my eye,

i wanted to let go of the brake

and just let myself float

to the other side.

now i live every day like

it was a life time over again

i want to go slow

i want to fold myself up and

hold you in my arms

as long as possible.

t.l.

i can be patient, i promise.