It is 70 degrees when I leave Long Beach
And I wonder how high the temperature today will reach,

As I drive alone
To my Desert home.

It started with a painful slow drive
On residential streets till the 405.

I entered the 22 freeway and went with the flow
Which was stop and go,

Thinking it might take me all day
As I am not making headway

Then …I am ready to cheer
When the 55 freeway is clear.

On the 91 freeway we come to a screeching halt
Due to some drivers fault.

I am close to road rage
At my old age.

But driving on the 60 freeway is a breeze
And the temperature by now has increased 25 degrees.

After the mountain-pass like always…the sky is clear and blue
While I am driving on this freeway as one of a few

And I pray
It will be the same on the 10 freeway.

No need to feel stressed
This stretch was the best

As Soon as I leave the freeways behind
I unwind.

Feeling great
As I enter the Country Club gate.

While getting out of my car seat…
I feel the dry 111 degrees heat.

Remembering the traffic no more
As soon as I unlock my Desert home door.