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True Vagabond
I feel alive when
The gravel under my feet
Shakes like an earthquake
A train is coming
I hope it’s a slow freight
I’ll hop in and ride
You fucking bum!
The man yells and spits in rage
I’m in the dirt bloody
Next time, God help me
Next time, He’s gonna kill me
My bag hits the ground
Generous bastard
I guess I’ll hoof it for now
Find another train
I try but I don’t
I stroll down the interstate
Not a car for miles
Build a simple camp
Huddle toward the open fire
It is time to rest
Dawn breaks and I wake
Stamp out embers and pack up
I’m back on the road
Thumb far outstretched
Cars, vans, trucks are passerby’s
I wouldn’t trust me
I will walk this road
Until it takes me somewhere
I can call my home
I will walk this road.
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