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
Copyright © Kai Michael Neumann | Year Posted 2016
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