I was driving through the snow and frost to church Sunday morning. Though the snowbanks obstruct the smaller car's view, and the ice frosts the windows lightly, I saw my way clearly. The tire tracks in the snow show me where it's safe to drive, and what to avoid.
Up ahead of me, a car pulled out across the road, through the snow and drifts. There were other cars coming quickly (well as quick as possible in the current weather conditions) behind the car that pulled out. He also pulled out fairly close to me!
Normally this wouldn't bother me much, however, I thought that it was rather risky in the present weather- so I honked!
It was only milliseconds after having honked that I realized the cars that the jerk had pulled in front of had all stopped, not for that car, but for the red light. I was driving through a red light.
I felt like an idiot. How many times had I driven that strip before, I knew there was a traffic light there. Plus my window was clear, I was scanning and doing everything I should've been doing to be safe. And yet, I made a crucial error.
Funny how at times you think you can see things so clearly, that you have a better view of the situation than those around you. But then reality smacks you in the face. It knocks you down, and throws snow in your face in an attempt to wake you up- too open your eyes and look at the truth of the situation.
~I can see clearly now- I've been a fool~
1 comment:
the heart blinds what others' eyes so clearly see. i can relate to that aspect of your writing, as i feel i'm currently in that situation
have faith someday your heart and your eyes will see eye to eye
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