The Long Lonely Road

Awake at the break of dawn

Starting out on his way

Driving hundreds of miles

On this long and lonely day

He sits behind the wheel

Driving safely down the road

In his shiny truck made of steel

Just trying to deliver the load

The life of a truck driver

Isn't always that grand

It keeps him away from home

And takes him across the land

Sure he sees the country

But it's usually all alone

He never sees his wife and kids

But its a job that must be done

When the lonely trucker gets home

His work is not complete

As usually there's repairs to do

To keep the truck running great

He does the best that he can do

In weather of all kinds

Never taking safety risks

With his family on his mind

He loves them very dearly

And phones them all the time

Just to see that all is well

And let them know he's fine

He has seen a lot of highways

In his journey's across the land

Covering many hundred miles

It's a job of high demand

So when you see a trucker

Just give a little smile

To say hello and let him know

He's doing his job with style

Most trucker's are a friendly breed

Keeping mostly to themselves

But if they see that someone's in need

They are there like little elves

I dedicate this poem today

To truck drivers everywhere

Just to say thanks for a job well done

And let them know I care

written by Deborah