LAY BY

 

I’m in a busy lay by

On a busy road

Vehicles come and go

Lorries for a rest break

Car drivers stretch legs

Or have a smoke

Maybe use the phone.

There’s one now

He’s walking my way

I hope he doesn’t want directions

He’s closer now

He smiles warmly

Which is a little worrying

A woman appears in my vision

Peripherally

They embrace

In a business-like way

And walk towards his car

She isn’t dress for business

Not that kind anyway

Funny business, maybe

In the car they kiss again

With passion this time

Both playing away, obviously

They disengage themselves

And drive away

To continue their passions

Elsewhere, obviously

Her car is behind me somewhere

Left empty and abandoned

Until their passion is spent

Ahead of me somewhere

I can see another car sitting empty

Another story of lust and betrayal

Or mechanical breakdown

As for me

I’m waiting to meet my brother’s wife

It’s a funny business