Open the door
Slide in
Gently close the door
Slip on the seat belt over my lap
Put the key in the ignition
Turn it forward
The engine roars awake
Vapors exit the exhaust
And she settles down
Check the gauges
Check the mirrors
Ready to go
Put in reverse
Back up
Shift back into drive
Go
My hands grip the wheel
Put weight on the gas pedal
My back pressed against the seat
The engine thunders
The car gallops ahead
Smoothly weaving in between cars
Where this road will take us who knows
But I’ll enjoy the drive while it last