quiet roads

It’s the middle of night, and there are no other lights to help me gauge my bearings. The roads have been empty for miles… dozens, possibly hundreds of miles. I’ve lost count.

In this absolute quiet, I can actually hear more than I have in weeks. “Open the map.”

I can see the map in my mind unfurling. I see each destination manifested more clearly than ever. I can even feel how I will feel when I arrive at each one. Now, all I have to do is find my fueling stations, my milestone markers, and go.

-m

March 2, 2021

Photo Credit: Benjamin Blattler