Piker Press — Weekly Journal of Arts and Literature
April 27, 2026

Death at 50 km/h

"...obeying the speed limit like it's scripture..."

Death at 50 km/h

They drive like they're afraid to die,
slowing down for every bump
and obeying the speed limit
like it's scripture,
while my blood pressure rockets,
heading straight for Mars
with only enough fuel to reach the moon,
and suddenly my alarm clock from 6:45 AM
reminds me of a eulogy,
but I can't decide who it's for.







Article © Richard LeDue. All rights reserved.
Published in the July 29, 2024 issue .
Image(s) are public domain.
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