Driving along the freeway,
enjoying the cool fall breeze.
Noticing a black sedan
recklessly speeding my way.
As he closes in,
my mirror reveals
a cell phone,
in the hands of a man,
oblivious to anything.
Cautiously aware of war drums,
pounding out " Warning",
loudly in my mind.
Highway Patrol passing,
ignoring the man in the black sedan.
Voice inside yelling "get back here."
"Don't you see the man
with the cell phone in his ear."
The fool is not aware
of the space he is consuming.
................OH NO!.................
Standing beside my van
blankly staring at a jumbled mess.
Like an accordion ready to be in a band
No feeling of pain with in.
Not a drop of blood
do I see.
Focusing on the ground,
I see a lifeless body.
Mangled and unrecognizable,
laying in a pool of blood.
Eyes wandering slowly,
spotting the fool
with the cell phone,
still in his ear.
Highway Patrol back,
asking what happened here.
Radio announcing ambulance on the way.
Hearing him say don't hurry,
just bring her a body bag.
Looking back at the body,
feeling bad for the lady.
Realizing no one notices me,
try to yell out,
but no words I hear.
Feeling light headed,
reach out to touch,
the officer on the highway.
Shocked as my hand
went completely thru.
Confusion takes over,
as I move slowly
towards the lifeless being.
Looking into frightened eyes,
finally recognizing those
cold eyes staring back
are eyes of mine..
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Submission Name: The Foolish Man
