The chilling winter fog

obscured the lane ahead,

but from it came a noise

that filled us with dread.

An oncoming vehicle,

and a huge one too,

with headlights glaring

came into view.

It filled the narrow way,

bearing down upon us.

We cowered on the verge

as it clattered on regardless.

On passing us by,

it gave itself away:

it was unmistakably

a livestock lorry.