Keys in My Hand, Let's Go

Morning light on the driveway. Keys in my hand go jingle-jang. Mom says,

"Ready?" Dad is smiling. I nod my head yes. The car door shuts. The engine hums.

The world rolls by my window view. Every street feels like a promise. Something good is

coming soon. Keys in my hand, car on the road. Yes, yes,

let's go. Dog by the fence waving bye. Life going past and I'm inside.

Keys in my hand, I know who I am. I know where we are but who are we?

Neighborhood dogs know my face now. Every tail says my name. I lift my hand.

I feel them see me. I wave bye-bye. A brown dog barks, a white one runs.