reflection

as i ride past bugformance a type 3 variant notchback pulls out in front of me. it's a nice mostly stock model, white with venetian blinds in the rear window. we both ride over the freeway on the overpass and slowly loop onto the on-ramp. it's slightly overcast and nearly midday and everything is clearly focused. i'm still riding behind the notchback and staring at the badge on the rear deck. volkswagen. 1500. and i'm thinking about that engine inside. 4 cylinders on 4 wheels. 1500cc. and i'm following behind on 2 wheels. black and 750 cc. half. and we're both german. and we're both air cooled. and as i pass him by the driver looks over and gives me a hang loose. i nod and ride on by.