a flash of lightning
eyes and wipers wide open
red lights in the dark
edging the side of the road
to not drift across lane lines
a flash of lightning
eyes and wipers wide open
red lights in the dark
edging the side of the road
to not drift across lane lines

ironic that ice
which makes earth life possible
can also destroy
This past weekend we had the opportunity to drive five hours by car to see our youngest child. The last time we went was in January, but it seems like ages ago before the pandemic hit. There was a certain joy in the freedom of the open road and miles and miles of pavement ahead. At least we were not stuck in quarantine.
taking turn leading
leapfrogging one another
sustaining the pace
even God’s people
are subjected to his wrath
when the oppressed cry