The Legendary Hookerman
The day had gone just like any other day
Now the night has come and the rail workers shift has begun
As he strolled the tracks the way he did regularly
He noticed a break in the rail that needed repair
Taking a knee to see what he could do
Sticking his hand through the break it became stuck he could not get it loose Unfortunately there was no scheduled runs on that line till the next day
He yelled and screamed but nobody came
Then shock struck the man as he watched an unexpected train rattling down the tracks
His dim lantern unable to be seen in the darkness He waved his other arm frantically
The operator did not see him now the train has passed along with the night
While his blood poured from the remains of his severed arm unable to stand
The poor mans body found the next day
Many years have come and gone and still at that certain time of the night
You can see his lantern burn in the dark
3/31/17
Copyright © Jeremy Smith | Year Posted 2017
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