Early Morning Ritual

Penny White
I join the slow procession
of headlights and turning wheels
liquid fascination sliding
down my windshield
rubber blades slapping it away,
first occasionally
then slowly
then quickly.

This early morning ritual
becomes routine; mechanical
in its motions
and its motivations.
It is the survival of man
we attempt to achieve;
live long
prosper
then die
without ever understanding
why.

Published by Penny White

Writer since the age of ten and artist for the last few years. A big fan of NCIS, Dean Koontz and women's history. I write empowering and uplifting words for women found at www.penspen.info. I am also servan...  View profile

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