Late Night Drives

The world feels different at night. Your worries seem to disappear and there's a feeling of calmness like everything will be okay. The streetlights look like a blur as you drive past; you feel like you're in a trance. The fleeting blur of trees and gas station signs becomes like one. The only sound that can be heard is the soft hum of the car and a wistful melody playing on the radio. 

The tune feels familiar. But from where?

There's a contrast, between the world rushing by outside and the quiet tranquility of unhurried moments inside the car. The weight of the day fades away. The possibilities of the night are infinite.

alina

VA

17 years old

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