Down the Stretch

As a part of my progression into poetry, I've noticed that certain occasions or events lend more poetic inspiration to me than others.

Driving is one of those occasions. When I'm on a long drive, I tend to become more observant of the features around me and more contemplative about my life than I am during my daily routine. There's just something about being held captive in a car with nothing to look at (as the driver) but the land around and the road ahead.

Here's the poem. I hope you enjoy it.