A Dark Road

Speeding through space, my heavy eyes fall shut

Springing open in fear, thinking: staying awake means safety

There is no safety except the safety held between your hands

You soldier through the night, gripping the wheel

You protect us both as the road roars beneath us, the moon hides above us

Carrying a load so heavy, yet you let me sleep even though I fight it

You drive, we laugh, I sleep

You get us home safely