Long Road Ahead

Nothing for miles
no one else on the road
no critters on the highway 
sun beating down
I'm all alone
so tired of the journey
no reprieve from 
the heat
perspiration 
on my upper lip, 
but my soul won’t let go
there is nothing else
to do but keep
my foot on the pedal
until the gas runs out
or maybe I'll find 
a place to stop
get a cold drink
fill-up the tank
get back in the car
let my dreams
guide me
keep on driving
until the vultures
circle overhead
or I arrive
at my final 
destination.