13 May, 2026

I meet you… behind the wheel.


You’re driving the dragon-green Sharan.
 
The roads wind in curves through the Italian landscape. 
The Tarzan soundtrack is playing; Phil Collins is singing. I have the window down on the passenger side.
 
You’re driving a bit too fast and everyone except you is a little afraid. You’re having fun and laughing out loud. 

Cheeky. Young. Carefree.
 
The wind brushes over my sun-browned, salty skin and the air smells of macchia.
 
I feel free and full of joy for life. Yours has rubbed off on me.


Written by Lisi Sperber
Photo by Marco Conzadori on Unsplash

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