Bulbs

Bulbs


I sit in the driver’s seat. The other spots are empty but the car’s full of silence. I start it up and pretend I know how to fix my mirrors like a pro. In the end, I move them back to their original spots. The car is shifted into reverse and I take down the driveway. I think I’m going slow enough but the front bumper still scrapes the asphalt. The right turn signal hasn’t gone out yet and I’m hoping I can remember to knock on wood so I don’t jinx it. Bulbs cost about 8 dollars. I’ve spent 24 already in 4 weeks. It’s cheaper than a mechanic.