Poetry
Thomas Kittrell
09/26/06
I wrote this a few years back as a tribute to truck drivers, and it was well received, especially by the wives and husbands of some truck drivers. We do owe those drivers a debt of gratitude for their work and service.
Dear Lord, this old rig I drive is my other home
She and I travel a lot of highways and byways
I see a lot of this country, from border to border
Why, sometimes I don’t get home for days
I can’t count the times I’ve seen the accidents
In which a trucker friend had to leave the road
Because some one pulled in front of him too close
There was just no stopping quickly with such a load
There have been times I wanted to stop and cry
Knowing another wife and her children would
Not see Daddy home again from the road, because
Someone was not being as careful as he should
I get mighty tired some days, even irritable too
But I know my freight is important to someone
So I keep trucking, trying to keep my chin up
I will get a shower and rest when this trip is done
In the meantime, dear Lord, I ask You to please
Bless this truck driver, and my big rig too
Keep my brakes working and my eyes open
You see, dear Lord, I sure am counting on You
The food at the truck stops is not like that at home
I don’t always rest well in the sleeper back there
Driving down the road, I often get lonesome, but
I find comfort knowing You are with me everywhere
So, Lord, please bless this truck driver, and his rig
Keep me safe while out on the busy interstate
I’ll keep my chin up and a smile on my face
Knowing You are in charge of my fate
© 2006 Thomas E. Kittrell
A former truck driver
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A fromer truck driver myself with my husband back in the 70's. I understand.My son also used to drive a big rig.I also worked at a couple of truck stops.My son said,"mama,always be nice to the drivers because remember they are away from their families and it is so lonesome out there."I tried to always make them feel welcome and not the first one was ever rude to me, unlke the regular local folks could be.A beautiful verse Thomas!!!!!
Truck driving may seem glorious to some onlookers, especially young folks. I have 2 truck driver brothers (half-bros). The youngest one, age 49, just gave it up, as it is hard on the body, and the nerves...He also prayed a prayer similar to yours as he drove...God bless you for the encouragement you have given to all truck drivers...Helen
I've never seen that life, but I can only imagine ... I'm the one waiting by the front door when expecting a delivery and hoping for no delays never giving thought to the dedicated driver doing his/her job to get the shipment to me. I'm sending this to a good friend with a staff of driver's under her care - I'm sure she will really appreciate it!
Thanks, Jody.
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