Bumper to Bumper

Bumper to bumper

Bumper to bumper they inch along slowly 

Idling in neutral on the Stillorgan Road

Mothers with toddlers collecting  school children 

High up in their luxury magnificent motor cars.   

While over in China they clog seven lane highways 

Hurtling to join us who are stuck in a jam

Racing to standstill rushing to nowhere

This car induced craziness must come to an end. 

The car that gave freedom has come to enslave us

Captured in soft seats in luxury leather 

Oblivious to cyclists unaware of us walking

Below the high bonnets of dear MPV’s. 

Release us from slavery and craven fast fashion

Allow us walk freely hand in hand with our children

Along leafy streets below winter colors

Breathing fresh air and freed from car seats.