Express Lane 6:31 p.m. (394620.45 N 861025.

97 W) Otto delayed {rubberneck} 10 miles per hour A small incident seen in a street or in a store My head swiveled nervous tic Like a mosquito buzz crashed in my ear A fender-bender or double-coupon heat stroke 6:31 p.m. (394620.45 N 861025.97 W) Hope crashes {brake check} 40 miles per hour A slightly larger incident felt in a street scene My head swiveled ringtone recognition Like being chosen first for kickball or advice Red lights brighter and my bear-hug seatbelt strains Breathing in antifreeze but exhaling no glass 6:31 p.m. (394620.45 N 861025.97 W) Gloria fades {supermarket checkout} 15 items or less A serious incident created a scene in a store on a street My head swiveled vacuum sounds Like a balloon deflating played in rewind Humid like a smoky room head swimming in silence And the floor rising fast to take my coupons An incidental check-out on a one-way street

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