Darkness embraced us
like a Granny’s cuddle
as we left the Flodigarry Hotel
satiated with herring and new potatoes
I was the designated driver
Judge sober.
My two pals in the back
full of it
the road leading to Score
mine shaft black
and empty
our compact cars full beam
puny in the scheme of things.
Duntulm Bay
an oil slick below water heavy clouds
sucking starlight from the sky.
Scores cliffs
a furious grey
caught in the weakness
of our headlights.
From the back seat
a speed bonnie song was sung
with happy heart
I changed down to third.
Twisty turns and flying gravel
we neared the roads apogee
a clanking of rubber on metal
crossing the cattle grid with glee
shaken and stirred.
Lights
big and small
out and in
greeted us with a crofters welcome.
the song continued to Linicro.
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- Night Drive by Raymond Moore - January 20, 2022