All these things happened last Thursday. The first part happened to me, the rest happened to my coworkers..
Stranded by the side of the road
No luck with repairs
Shut the hood, a long walk awaits
No phone service here
Pull up along side
Told him not to give up hope
It’s an easy tow into town
As I pull out a rope
Life ain’t all palm trees and sunshine
There are bumps along the way
But give a stranger a chance
Be rewarded in faith
We’re on this rock for a while
Or so the story goes
Best to take things as they come
Learn to keep what to take
And what to let go
Ground’s washed out at the river’s bank
A victim of summer’s rain
Not to worry, a little bit of work
And he’ll bring it back again
Drive the tractor up to the edge
Watch a heron fly
Hit the gas instead of the brake
Think that he’s gonna die
Life ain’t all palm trees and sunshine
There are bumps along the way
Hit reverse in a panic
Keep backing up till you feel safe
We’re on this rock for a while
Or so the story goes
Best to take things as they come
Learn to keep what to take
And what to let go
Cleaning up around the bend
Picking up debris
The boy sees large weathered log
Must’ve been a strange looking tree
Imagine his surprise
Reaching out for the branch
Came a whip from a tail
Followed by a violent splash
Life ain’t all palm trees and sunshine
There are bumps along the way
Keep focus on what you’re doing
Don’t become gator bait
We’re on this rock for a while
Or so the story goes
Best to take things as they come
Learn to keep what to take
And what to let go