Stop 'n Slow

He’s there at the roadside at dawn, Holding that sign in the dust and sun. Here she comes again, driving by each day Eyes tired, something in them undone. He twists the sign from Stop to Slow… and feels a spark just beginning to grow. She glances up, gives a small shy glow Is something there at Stop n Slow? Hearts exploring where to go, Two strangers drifting close, though they don’t know. Every day a little more they flow Paving the way with Stop n Slow. Nights alone, her smile in his dreams, Her thoughts drift to him in endless streams She’s the detour his life wants to take Why can’t she just press on that brake? Another drive by, a glance across the dash Concentrate, don’t cause a crash Too late, eyes lock and souls collide Both know there’s more here than just a ride Hearts exploring where to go, Two strangers drifting close, though they don’t know. Every day a little more they flow Paving the way with Stop n Slow. [Bridge] Everything holds the moment in place. Stop. Just Stop. Locked in their gaze. The world keeps moving. Slow. So very slow. Stop. Slow. Stop. Slow. He waited there as her headlights drew, Dust in the dawn, heart split in two. She neared again, like every day He stepped in front, stood in her way. Held up the sign: the Stop command She slowed, unsure, gripped wheel in hand He turned it once, plain to see Not Slow, but “Ride With Me” She smiled, reached over, unlocked the door— And they drove off, strangers no more Sometimes all it takes is a moment… And a sign. Stop. Slow. Stop. Slow. Stop. Slow. Stop. Slow.