Are we nearly there yet?

are we nearly there yet?
The cry came from the back seat
How far have we got to go?
How many miles? How many feet?

are we nearly there yet?
And can I play a game?
Maybe He’s not coming
And nothing’s really changed.

are we nearly there yet?
In the twinkling of an eye
The car halts! The balloon pops!
And lightening fills the sky.

are we nearly there yet?
Could be hours, could be days
There’s no way of telling how,
Could happen in a moment
In fact it could be…