Pedal to the Metal

 
California - Southbound One-O-One
Pedal to the medal, enjoying the scene
The Pacific Ocean is blue and sparkling
Top down, cool breeze, living the dream
 
The heart beats faster as the engine roars
But at top speeds it takes a lot of nerves
There’s a thrill that hangs in the balance
As tires screech on those treacherous curves
 
Though there may be warning signs everywhere
The driver may ignore them with a little smug
Because no matter what others will caution or say
The excitement of velocity is like a drug
 
Soon it becomes reckless and dangerous
Thrill seeking can make you hold your breath
But seeing someone you know begin to skid
Is a serious game between life and death
 
Loved ones will ask to please slow down
Strangers may advise to pull over and stop
But the one behind the wheel may not listen
While watching crashing waves in the backdrop
 
Driving at these speeds is a hard thing to watch
When someone we love wants to do it their way
With tight curves and seaside cliffs ahead
When mental health is a fast car on the highway