Hysteria

Feeling the freedom of an open road while you drive.
All you can do is see the pavement stretch on. The skies are clear, as night will begin
to fall. Leaving all key
traces of city life

behind. Lights fade away and the life
of an old man that drives
alone comes till dawn emerges like a streak from a key
hole. As the cool sea
breeze slides through your window. It begins
to tickle the back of your neck. The clear

window shows no signs of openness. Having to clear
your throat almost sure of the other life
behind you. Who now would surely begin
to show itself. The fear now drives
into your mind. Wanting not to see
closing your eyes, watching out of slits thinner than a key.

Oh, but don’t forget confidence is key.
You have to keep your mind clear.
Just to focus and see.
A road sign appears not sure what its said but knowing traces of life
would soon come and drive
away all fears that would begin

to make you go mad. A new song begins
to play on the radio. Purposefully singing off key,
hoping it will help to drive
away all the thoughts troubling you and clear
your mind. Finally some life
appears. Now that sign with the letter c

is all your hoping to see
sure signs of life begin
to show up. Rejoicing for you have conquered your own life
of fears. Your key
chain jangles. The sun rises in a clear
morning while you go on and drive