My Terms

Early on
When pain
Was new

I was off

And running
Full steam ahead
At the first sign
Of crisis

At the first

Sign of trouble
I was there
In the driver’s seat
Engine revving
Pedal to the floor
Before I could even
Fasten myself in

But not anymore

I’m not

Getting right
In the car
This time

And when I do get in

I’m not going fast

I’m going to

Take a breath first
Fasten my belt
See what directions are available
And make sure
I have provisions
For the journey

My terms now

We get there

When we get there

We end up

Where we end up

I drive the car now

The car doesn’t

Drive me