Jan 6, 1999

The way back


Snow-covered roads pave the way
for this noisy, packed bus.
So cautious not to slip yet so eager
to get back in time for dinner.

The danger before us makes the trip
what it is, and what it isn't.
The treachery of it all holds our interest
keenly attentive to each twist and turn.

Under the guise of everyday travel,
we brave this slippery slope
Upsetting the balance with each
barely-detected slide

Very close to death and at the same time
thrilled into palpitations
Voracious and listless,
we travel our fledgeling path in silence.