walking the last five miles

there are some

people

you won't get into the car with

if they're driving.

they seem

drunk or distracted

despite

being sober, they seem

confused by

lights,

by other cars beside

them,

and behind,

startled by horns,

their white knuckles

tell you

everything there is to know

about their state

of mind.

drop me off here, you

tell them,

i can walk that last five miles.