Long-Distance Driver!

Weary eyes, so tired,
Transfixed on miles of road,
The drone of the engine, his only companion
As he carries his heavy load,
Scheduled arrivals for the long-distance driver
(No time to change into clean clothes),
Constantly racing to reach the location
Against wind, heavy rain, occasional snow!
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Waking early, arduous journey,
Endless roads to drive,
Hectic pace,, important breaks
Are taken in vacant lay-bys,
Windscreen wipers lull the driver
Into sleepiness as they slide,
Fighting to keep on driving;
The monotony makes him tired!
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Radio on, humming songs
To occupy the brain,
Melodies put the mind at ease
Especially in the slow lane,
A journey in private for the long-distant driver,
The cab is his sole domain,
Impatient to reach the destination
Chasing the clock on busy highways!
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A built-in CB, verbal company,
Communications to interrupt silence,
Friendly chats about this and that
As they tend to do on the wireless,
A stranded hitchhiker thumbs the long-distance driver,
He brakes, pulls over, obliges,
Despite the urgency a little courtesy;
Chivalry born out of kindness!
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A portable tv, homely comforts indeed
To while away empty, lonely evenings,
A kettle, a cooker, salt , pepper, sugar,
Handy for travel convenience,
Roadside diners tempt the long-distance driver;
Sausage, bacon, eggs, hot baked- beans,
A truly welcomed delay from the motorways,
The tailbacks, road maintenance, police!
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The loading, unloading, non-stop manoeuvring,
Delivery notes dated and signed,
The company`s reputation at each destination
Is vital right down the line,
Welcome the arrival of the long-distance driver,
The successful conquest of his load,
Dispatched as ordered, maybe imported,
Transported down miles of road!
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