The Railway Crossing

The Van-Boy got out to open the gate still in his head last night’s date He did not notice the green signal light a train was coming though not in sight This crossing was notorious and set at an angle getting some drivers in a tangle But this was not on the van-boys mind when the driver he waved to come behind The lorry driver thinking it was safe engaged first gear and let off the brake Up the incline he had come no chance to go back now the journey begun A careful driver all his life he knew that this dangerous crossing had taken a few He looked down the line and to his dismay saw the Train coming quickly his way Nothing to do now must hit the gas and take the consequences be it his last The lorry sped over the lines so quick the bottles and crates rattling and the driver sick But luck would be upon his side and the lord above was to be his guide With the memento of the weight no time to straighten through the gate The lorries breaks were not enough to stop this speeding it was tough The poor old fence post standing for years if it could cry it would be in tears Out from the ground with a tearing sound the lorries front bumper tore it round Well when the driver drew his breath and realized how close he came to death What would have happened to his family if the worst had happened where would they be I hope that Van-boy will never forget his stupid mistake nearly caused an accident But I am sure he can remember too the words the driver shouted as the air turned Blue Train Crossings are lethal so take your time and wait for the proper signal to cross the line