The Crystal Lady

The Poet's Corner
  
Thirty Pieces of Silver 
A Collection of Poems
By Joan Estelle High 
Book 3
                        ©2004

Stand Like a Man
by Joan Estelle High
© 2000

You truckers need to make a stand.
You are not a robot, you are a man.
Respect your self and you'll find it's true.
That the world will show respect for you.

That dispatcher won't pay your fine.
They will claim that they never knew.
The things that you put in your log books.
Often times were not exactly true blue.

Most companies will use you up.
Burn you out and get rid of you.
They don't know that you are alive
Only the truck number that you drive.

Don't show emotion, Never be late.
Don't make waves or make a mistake.
Jack knife your rig out on the road.
The first question asked is "How's the Load"

Brave Knights of the Road, it's up to you.
If you will detail all the work that you do.
Then at least you know that you tried,
A life of dignity, integrity and some pride.

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