northward another interstate
day’s journey
traffic is moderate
sky puffy white clouds
blue changing with miles
I shuffle decades of memories
times places people
events traumatic passionate
laughable curious
stereo music surrounds me
classic rock folk country
change the tunes
block out road noises
I arrive Urbana
tall buildings
neon night
outside my hotel window
a fresh memory
down the road
your smile and touch
just hours ago
INSTANT NOODLES 