Rush Hour

While you were driving by
Did you notice the wreck,
Did you rubberneck?
The sign said turn left.
I preferred not,
It wasn't my way.

Express collector,
Collector express.
Brake lights, signals,
No signal,
Cell phone,
Makeup in mirror.

Stay on the road
Like everyone else.
Don't you want to get somewhere?
You're hopeless.
Where are you going?
Nowhere.

So they said.

But I've been many places
And seen many things
Like this tree
Around which I'm wrapped.

Red light green light
Green light red light
Read my lips
Don't let that guy in
Show the finger
My horn is louder

They'll do it all again
Tomorrow.
Going from nowhere
To nowhere.
Why should I?

At least there's shade
Under my tree.
If you want me
My cell phone is off.

You know where to find me.