it’s sunny, with wispy clouds floating in and out of the sunshine, traveling on a cool autumnal breeze.

as opposed to medical appointment urgency being washed away in the pouring rain and construction traffic, piled high with commuter cars, road river water spraying on the windshield – wiping away all presence or view of the fellow drivers. stress crinkles furrowing my brow, the pelting drops maddening my ears, i turn to stone as i press on.