Rude Awakening

Every now and then
When driving long distance
I will get really tired
And pull into a rest stop
Or a convenient parking lot
To get a little sleep.
Invariably I will wake up
And for a brief instant
Forget where I am.
So many times
I will look out to see
A light pole
Or another car
And jam on the brake
Thinking that I am still driving.
That rude awakening
Is generally enough
To keep me wide awake
For the next couple hours.