The Hitch-hiker

On a cold deserted highway

Stood a man dressed in white

He wore sunglasses and shiny shoes

He never minded that it was night

I don't know what made me stop

I shivered as he climed in

His voice was clear as he said these words

"You'll never know where I've been".

"Well I've been standing at this crossroad

Every night to wait for you

I wanted to look good

so I'd dress like you too"

I've seen you drive your fast car

Almost hit me many times

But finally you stopped

It's time to tell you 'bout your crimes

I don't mind if you don't know me

But please don't put me off

I've been waiting for many years now

For you to turn up.

You see, I'm your only hope

If you want a daddy when life's done

So hang on to your rope

And pray for yourself, son

You see I was your best friend

When you were young and free

But you turned the other way

As you were better than me

Oh yes you came to visit

But was it me or your memories

You wanted to spend time with

To put your consience at ease

My shaking body stopped the car

He was gone before I knew

I never got to ask him

If he was with mummy too

I cried a river of tears

That night when no one saw

The visit of my daddy

And the resurection of my heart