the big rigs downshifting as they rumble off the exit of 79 south into the north end of town

and the sound they make is enormous.

they need the compression of a back thrust to slow themselves down

from the high speed lanes of 79 south.

the trailers are empty and they’re in need of a heavy load.

this could be the sound of hungry Tyrannosaurus Rex chasing down

a plump, juicy Edmontosaurus for a meaty nighttime snack.

that’s the herbivore’s claim to fame. “eaten by Tyrannosaurus Rex."

but the rumbling, deep-throated sounds of the tractor trailers downshifting

on their approach define themselves by being hungry for product to fill

the insides of their steely ribs, and If you live in the cold north end region of town

with its echo of industrial mechanisms and human isolation, you’ll know what I mean.

if you don’t, well, there are other regional interests for you to consider, but the fierceness

of the downshifting big rigs exiting 79 south are probably not among them.