Back Seat Driver

Back Seat Driver Up front and hidden from the rear view mirror my rational emotion takes a back seat from suggestions of behind when looking forward and beyond Built in a chip on the hard shoulder of the pathway calls out ‘be careful slow speed up’ ‘break do not break’ ‘watch the police’ internalised surveillance Highway signs and low way warnings ever so smoothly stipulate escape from chaos lost bearings baring truths exposed and rolling forward past The course lobbies concourse’s constrictions of wide open spaces traffic jams congestion when all I wish is move ahead but the the rat race rat Mental rodents on the road gnaw through the fabric of my mind where is no want for stabbings in the back when need surpasses constant chatter My pilot light on auto - forward seeks transmission manually and steady step by step progression roundabout traffic islands four way stops diversions parking lots I suppose with all that panoply of trappings I do not benefit from a back seat remote controlling driver when all I need is lean back enjoy and contemplate the ride 24th November 2016