You Hate Me (Road Rage) Poem by Jason Jackson

I’ve just left my house & you hate me,
I’ve just opened the car door & I can feel your hatred,
I’ve just put my key in the ignition & you are sharpening your tongue
I’ve just reversed out of my drive & you are making snide remarks

I’m starting my journey & you’ve already reached your conclusion
I’m choosing the music, but for you the fat lady has already sung
I’m deciding what temperature is ideal; you need to cool down
We are soon to meet, at something as important as a stop sign

You should give way, but you’ve had a bad day
You might slow down, but you’ve let your guard down
No compromise in sight, you clench your hand for the fight
You use your headlights as a weapon, a beacon for the contrite

I have mortally offended you, I am but a stranger,
Will we joust like the knights of days past?
We both have loving families at home
Should we just agree to try harder, next time.