summer

the moon was shining in the not-yet-dark sky. he changed gears and reminded himself to breath. in and out. change gears. how long is it since he's been on this unwelcome road? how far is he from himself already? the moon holds no answers. the radio switches static on. his mind wanders back and forth between memories and uncertainties. he settles on mundane thoughts as a distraction. what to eat next. what was the capital of peru. name the 50 states in alphabetical order.