I Slowed for Death

I slowed for Death

But he did not stop for me 

Today on the Expressway

 

More than halfway to my destination 

I came upon the hulk of a car 

On the shoulder in flames   

Its paint blistering  

A black cloud billowing 

As it dispersed overhead

In the snarl of traffic

A sleek black sedan  

Had eased in behind me  

Its headlights flashing

Signaling me to uncertain end 

Death it seemed expected me

To pull over next

Soon as the roadway cleared

I sped away 

Pushing 75 then 80

Hoping to put some room

Between me and that black sedan   

Yet all the while it 

Stayed on my tail

Headlights flashing

And I felt my chest tighten

As I eyed the rearview

I slowed to 60 then 55

Unsure what to do next  

Until suddenly the sedan 

Veered into the passing lane

And the driver threw me

A sidelong glance

Graciously doffing his cap

Before speeding ahead 

Letting me know that surely  

We shall meet again some day

Towards my journey's end