Bikes versus cars - does it have to be this way? What is it about the sense of superiority or animosity that can be felt between these two mutual road users? And is there anything we can do about it?

I breeze by,
wind in my face with a smile,
and I hate to admit
that I feel at least a little superior,
to all those poor people stuck,
n their cars,
bumper to bumper, mindlessly moving, isolated and lonely.

Humble me, O God!
Remind me that each car
holds a person, sometimes more.
And even though I cannot see each,
help me to understand
that each one of these persons
is made in your image.

Let this time, stuck in traffic,
be strangely rejuvenating,
a time to breathe
within what is likely a busy day,
a time in between one thing
and the next.
Cover each person with your peace.

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