This one started with the title and some thoughts while driving to work.
since it is more than a stop
and not quite a turn,
depending on other
drivers to divine
we have passed
where we want to be
and are going to back up
until it becomes where we are –
close but not too close
to the curb and the cars,
filled with the comfort
and pride of all things
difficult and dreaded
when once well done.
Parallel
Parking
No signal does it justice since it is more than a stop
and not quite a turn,
depending on other
drivers to divine
we have passed
where we want to be
and are going to back up
until it becomes where we are –
close but not too close
to the curb and the cars,
filled with the comfort
and pride of all things
difficult and dreaded
when once well done.
Given as I am to procrastination, I particularly like the last 4 lines.
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