Today is the day.

All the years of asking for rides, or taking the bus is over.

My heart races inside my chest

The anticipation as I wait for instructor to arrive kills me.

I glance out the window and spot the student driver sign approaching.

All I want is to take the test, and hold my golden ticket of freedom!

The instructor shakes my nervous hand,and we’re off.

As soon as I grip the wheel, a cooling wave of calmness rushes over me

The instructor sits quietly while I control the vehicle.

Each stop and turn I move with confidence.

Other passing cars are just blurry images as I focus.

With a gentle stop, the car parks outside my house.

The instructor briskly writes on his clipboard

I nervously stare at the pavement, while I wait.

Then, with a smile the instructor hands me the crisp driver’s license paper.

My heart finally erupts with satisfaction and joy