TRAFFIC LIGHT

People sometimes leave me hanging.

People sometimes run through me.

People say I slow them down.

But then others say I rush them.

People stare annoyed, waiting until I change.

Yet, to others, I’m oblivious.

That is, until I stop them again.

I’ve saved many, but seen some close calls.

I’ve also had beefs, even took some to court.

To those distant I’m hard to understand.

But to those near I’m clear as day.

I’ve seen many cry alone late at night.

Then hours later laughing during the day.

Others even piss on me, but the rain washes it off.

Push my buttons and I might just react.

But most times I stand still as people walk away.

I’ve realized, through the years, blacking out isn’t so good. So, instead, I’m filled with light 24/7.

Now, to some this describes a traffic light.

But if you look closely it describes my life.