drip
splash
raindrop in a puddle
across asphalt
under moonlight
drip
drip
squeal
broken by the skidding tire
silenced by the sickening crunch
and metallic scream
the airbags bang
talcum coating the wreck in vain
took the turn too fast
now too late
the late night coffee as I write my report
spoiled by the remembered smell of alcoholic blood