[Chris Childers]

Express Shuttle

Driver, drive faster, don't leave it to fate!
My flight is on schedule and we're running late.

"Just one of those days." You are stoic, resigned
As the shuttle sits snarled in the rush hour grind.

You missed your alarm. The wife yelled at you.
Then the boss called, and you answered, "Who?"

Lost on your first route and lost on your second,
We'd only be late a half hour, you reckoned.

You rushed to the Hilton through empty back streets,
Then called me. Where was I? At Embassy Suites.

Now signs on the freeway are flashing delays.
We sit without moving. "Just one of those days."

Driver, drive faster, if you want a tip,
Planes are on time when you're late for the trip.