Breakdowns

It's always something
breaking down.
A friend getting stranded
during rush hour
on the freeway-
her engine finally
gave, my car overheating
that same night.
I was certain one of the fans
had gone on the fritz
or the radiator had begun
to crack. When I lifted
the hood with the engine
running I saw both
fans working.
I turned the heat
all the way up
as I drove home
with my windows
rolled down.
The moon shone brightly.
It didn't know
any better.