I was going though my old files and came across this – I think I wrote this in 1993… I like it (even after 20 years) because every time I have to drive into Toronto, this is what it feels like the other drivers are doing ….
The Race Day
Red. Fingers tighten anxiously
around rugged steering wheels.
Red. Still red. Feet hover tensely
above gas pedals.
Red. Not long to go now.
Closer and Closer.
Green.
Go.
The race is on.
The cars surge forward,
Each eager to make the journey,
In the shortest possible time.
Beads of sweat fall from the faces
Of drivers as they fall behind.
A grin of satisfaction can be seen
On the face of a driver,
Who had just concluded a successful manoeuver
Which put him two cars ahead.
It was a typical rush hour in downtown Cairo.
As usual, there was no trophy for the winner.