My last hour of work is near.
I look up at the clock to see 60 whole minutes.
As my hand runs across the stoned metal, Fingers skipping over each drilled hole.
Sweat runs down my forehead into my brow. Each block I unload becomes heavier. My breaths start to slow down.
The hour is over.
I grab my items in a hurry, as if there's something at my home.. As if I am actually needed.
As I open the door to the outside, I smell the fresh air.
I look into the darkness. The sky is clear.
As I walk to my truck I see a shadow, maybe it is a familiar face.. A friendly smile..
No.
My ride home is quiet, I break the silence with my radio.
As I turn onto the highway I speed up.
The faster I go the more powerful my foolish mind feels. As if I can control the large vehicle I am driving. Putting other people and myself in danger's way.
My night ends as I put my rough and scarred cheek against a soft pillow.
This post was edited by iRowe on Oct 10 2011 10:17pm