The day is long, the night longer still.
Yellow lines slide beneath me,
Abruptly hyphenating my force of will,
Changing, shifting, do I trust what I see?
Pop top aluminum can in my cupholder;
A quick thumb, a gentle sip,
Slow swallows, sugar and fizz.
Nothing yet, wait, wait for it.
Here it comes. Caffeine! Bliss!
Tired bones straighten, loose hands tighten.
Reality greets my eyes with a kiss,
Focus! Sounds sharpen, colors brighten.
The day is long, the night longer still.
Yellow lines slide beneath me,
Gently steady, quiet in the mist.
Straight, calm, I trust what I see!