Truck Stop Dog Poem by Marilyn Lott

It was during a night in a truck stop
Where my husband and I stayed
All by ourselves in a corner
Road weary and tired and dismayed

We just wanted to rest for the night
Before heading on down the street
Looking for places to visit
And friendly new people to meet

The roar of trucks was kinda soothing
Some sleep we were hoping to get
When suddenly we heard a sound
It wasn’t a bark it was really a yip

It was piercing to my senses
Oh lord, please make it stop
If I don’t get a few winks of sleep
Tomorrow will certainly be a flop

But finally his owner must have returned
And told him to please shut up
He couldn’t have been a very big dog
And he possibly was only a pup

When you travel, my friend, across country
Whether you stay in a truck stop or RV park
You never know what will wake you
Before you are able to depart!