Rumble Strip

The roads of life heed warnings...

Cruising along a highway 

Nowhere to go 

Lost 

Direction unknown 

Tourist in your own life 

As the vehicle slides to the side 

Hearing the rumble 

And grumble ahead 

Swerving to avoid sudden exit 

Snap decision 

Near crash 

Shocked conscious awakened 

Blinking 

Stiff controlled movements 

Jacked up on caffeine 

Looking for a rest stop 

Body sore 

Needs to move 

As eyelids get heavier 

Close to succumbing quickly 

Napping 

On road less travelled 

Again with grating noise 

Arms swing left with purpose 

Only to over compensate 

Head on unavoidable 

Into another 

Carnage 

Left to pick up 

Pieces of yourself