A Sudden Stop

Penetrating through the ground. Erected towards the sky. Ever so sturdy and ever so weedy. It stood proud and endowed. The tip holding a precious warning. The reflective red glistens. Preventing vehicles from crashing. Only if everyone listens. Up straight all day. Keeping traffic at bay. Punishment to those who disobey. Lawbreakers do pay. Enduring heavy weather. Prone to vandalism. A waypoint to bypass. An isolated existence. Displaying it's function. Part of the junction. Fining deductions. Forming a suction. Rules are implemented for a cause. It's best not to dodge. It might cause a clog. Disarray is not a fun cause.