a clunk of steel and fear loud screaming rubber grip pavement violent engines roar rims wobble off to the side chasing shadows in the slumber cutting corners desperate turns passengers plea for freedom regrets of gambling with fate to tower the walls of prison sirens chime a sorrowful anthem blocks shrink into square miles air thickens anticipation tie knots in esophagus dread and thrill hug the wheel the chase unfolds a swift flee in the dark dusty streets danger looms near a calm moment before thunder cracks through concrete a desperate flight wild and free relentless pursuit of humanity in a flash