Turn Around

The freeway sign read “San Diego, 89 miles”

When the accident occurred. 

It wasn’t my accident, 

Nor was it my fault - 

But I still felt the need to apologize.

Maybe because I could feel the shock.

I wasn’t even close though -

Going the opposite way.

Or maybe part of me just wanted to be the hero?

What a day.

The freeway sign read “San  Diego, 53 miles”

When the incident occurred.

I know my car’s old,

I thought I could make it -

…no, I didn’t.

Maybe I needed a break,

I needed some time away -

Not from any thing in particular.

Or maybe part of me was hoping for this to happen?

What a day.

The freeway sign read “San Diego, 45 miles”

When it all went to hell.

I had it under control,

I thought I did - 

I had it under control?

Maybe it just was not the right time.

What was I doing -

I was going the wrong way.

Or maybe I was trying too hard?

What a day.

The freeway sign read “San Diego, 26 miles”

When I realized that I was in love with you.

What a day.