Early Morning Drive

Nothing is quite
as unexpected
as the calm that
reveals itself
on an early morning drive.

The world seems
to be shaking off
slumber, wiping
sleep from its eyes;
just as I do.

I sit back in my mind
and calmly pick
my topics of thought
as my hands grip the
wheel and propel
myself into the
still dark dawn.

My headlights
point the way
as I gather myself
toward my destination
and the sun creeps
along the horizon.

I think this time of day
must be when people plan
the world.
Over a gas station coffee cup
cruising down Hwy. 9
drifting through the morning
and arriving at many
conclusions
before the day knows it.
Before it has even had time
to shine.