Five long years I gave you
I will never gain back
Waiting for a careless driver
To get his life on track
Your plan did not include slowing down
You swore you would stop but you lied
As soon as I buckled my seatbelt
You swerved, I was then stuck for the ride
The road was bumpy, we flew too fast
I was scared the brakes would go out
Careening and navigating blind corners
Lack of concern filled me with doubt.
Each broken traffic law
Proof of your foolish bravery
I begged you to switch down a gear
Hand over the ignition key
Full of pride, you refused to change seats
Convinced me I was safer riding shotgun
Promised this lengthy joy ride was over
That your old wicked ways were done
Should have never gotten into your car
I see now you are addicted to the speed
You always choose the dangerous road
What you want not what you need
I eventually grabbed the steering wheel
We collided; a frightening flash
Now we are injured survivors
Trying to heal wounds left by this crash
You are always in the driver's seat, you just might not know it.
