The Hitchhiker

The Hitchhiker By Elton Camp The person in a dilemma seems to be You’d like to provide a ride for free If on the road you allow him to remain Might miss a chance an angel to entertain With bad luck, that could easily be you You hesitate, trying to decide what to do Car slows and you see his hopeful eyes From within, compassion begins to rise Perhaps he is someone’s brother or father How likely is this poor man you to bother And inside your car it is so warm and dry “Pick him up,” in your heart you do cry Underneath that coat may be a gun or knife He may be a psycho who will take your life Then your heart must be overruled by mind You step on the gas and leave him behind