(unchecked / unimpeded) tanka+

what is this place now?
a narrowing inward turn—
the shock of the real—

falling short of our ideals—
original sin baked in

(now flourishes unchecked / unimpeded)

What I’m Reading:

A common stereotype about people on bikes is that they’re anti-car or just don’t drive. This myth is particularly harmful in that it leads to a high level of antagonism and subsequent danger on the roads because the two sides are pitted against each other when cyclists are perceived as an “other.” In reality, 88% of American bike riders also drive a car. When drivers complain about cyclists getting in their way or not following the rules of the road, it would be helpful to note that cyclists are, in fact, also drivers.

— Hilary Angus / “The 10 most common myths about cyclists” / Momentum