Road Of Fear

Down the road I see

A stranger walking

Do I stop and help

Or do I let him be,

The good hearted person I am

Stops and says

"Do you need a ride, man?"

He throws his back pack in

And I ask how far he's going

And he says to the end,

I ask if he cares for any specific tunes

He requests nothing

And suddenly I fear a gut instinct of doom,

I make several stops but he never is in need

A soda, restroom not even a favorite mead,

We get down a desolate road

And he demands that I pull over

So he can take a stroll,

He approaches my window

And demands me out

And leaves me holding my bag

With so many thoughts of doubt,

I carried him halfway across country

Takes my ride and leaves me to be

Holding hell in a handbag

For all passerbys to see

Does anybody stop to help me,

No and if I would have thought it through

I wouldn't be the one on the roadside

Now thumbing a ride.

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

I learn many years ago. I pick-up no hitch hikers. I was driving from Michigan to California one Winter. Got me a strange one. I drop him off and I knew I was lucky. A very interesting tale. Could of ended worst. Thank you for sharing the excellent poem and story.
Coyote

[Tarry Franck]

Thank you for reviewing

[OBWhiteHawk]

How sad really. I was hoping for this to be a good hearted sort of poem, full of the love for humanity and feeling of happiness that we get when we do something kind for a stranger. I am sorry that it ended as it did, although the situation is always possible when we help others.

[Tarry Franck]

Thank you for reviewing

[A Soap Mess Stories]

Makes you wonder if you should help. Nicely expressed.

[Tarry Franck]

Thank you very much

[luviva]

OK,
I dont knw whether this is a true story or not but either way i dont care coz this is a truelly touching write and alot of lesson embedded in there for every single reader to learn.
for those who act like that stranger you took onboard and those who are in yo position.
but all in all, what we need is honesty and trust. if someone is brave anough to offer you help even when you are not known to them, y then rip off them??
nice write ma pal... go all the way.

[Tarry Franck]

Thank you for reviewing

[luviva]

welcome dear

[Frieda P]

That's something I'd never do, doesn't pay to be a good Samaritan if you have to worry about your own well being, good read Tarry, I was worried that the ending was going to be more gruesome.

[Tarry Franck]

Decided not to take that route.

[Lover Of Words]

I truly find inspiration every word you use... This is amazing in its own way like a story i love to read with each new piece..... Spectacular piece my dear aunt

[Tarry Franck]

Thank you so much my dear niece :)

[Lover Of Words]

As your niece it is my honor :)

[quinfinn]

it used to be safe to pick up hitchhikers...not anymore.....this poem illustrates the fear and logic behind leaving them for someone else to offer help. sad, i know, but,,,,,self preservation is tantamount to being safe and well.....excellent write.

[Tarry Franck]

Thank you so much Quinn :)