THE INEVITABLE

If you focus on the cracked violet paint
on the nails
on the hand
holding on
to your dear life
it might postpone the inevitable.

Do not look over at her lacy red bra
jiggling rhythmically
so close
in the car.
Entrancing it may be,
it may well break your concentration
and take you on another path.

Stay strong.
Stay on track.
Maintain.
It’s hard
but it won’t be
forever.