to get away from the hustle and bustle of the big city
by taking a nice drive in the country.
So we set out
down a long rolling road
past hay rolls
and feed stores
tractors
and long dirt driveways.
We stopped for gas
at a little rundown gas station.
I went inside to pay in advance
and the man said
just get what you need
and then come in and settle up.
I was pleasantly surprised
but made the mistake of saying
“It’s nice that you are able to trust people here”.
I meant it as a friendly thing to say
in a friendly sort of way
but the man scowled at my statement
like I was a loser from the big city.