A Spring Feeling

SPOILING FOR A FIGHT

I long to be up and be doing,

   This stillness is killing me dead;

I cannot exist and be idle,

   I just want to go right ahead.

I cannot endure this confinement

     My nature’s not one of repose;

I’ve a way that is perfectly killing

     AS many a reckless one knows.

I want to be out amongst people

   The thrill of their pulses to feel;

I’m big and I’m strong and I’m daring –

   My name is Auto Mo Bile.

Jan. 22, ‘06