.... The TRAIN .... (sojourner's yearning)

.... The TRAIN .... (sojourner's yearning)

A Poem by Richard🖌
"

Unmetered Sestets … I was asked, "Don't you write anything but classical poems?" Then, Cherrie said, "So, let's have a train poem, in your unique voice." For Cherrie; and, it's not classical. 😃

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. . . . T h e  T R A I N . . . .


The train of love,

the train of life,

take the train away from strife.

Buy your ticket

'n steal away  . . .

tarry not nor stop to play.


Pack your bags

all full and neat;

then, reserve a comfy seat.

There's upperclass;

then, lower, too . . .

I'm in the middle, it is true.


So, tell Conductor

when you board,

"Sorry, it is all I could afford."

Though, matters not

what lies ahead . . .

a pullman car with sleeper bed.


There'll be scenes galore

'cross mountains high,

wondrous visions passing by.

And, when I'm hungry

there's a dining car,

with drinks aplenty at the bar.

You see, this train

is not brand new;

its the kind to pull you through

when there's no hope,

no laughter left,

only happiness bereft.


So, go book The TRAIN

down that long railroad track.

Clickety-clack, I ain't coming back.

"A l l   a b o a r d !!"


Richard W. Jenkins

©2020

© 2021 Richard🖌


Author's Note

Richard🖌
Illustrations from Google Images

Be sure to read Cherrie's train poem, "Sleepy Whistle".
https://www.writerscafe.org/writing/Cherrie_Palmer/2488602/

Please, feel free to offer constructive critique. ✍

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Ok where do I buy a ticket!!! LOVING this piece!..WOW... first, the poem. WONDERFUL!!! I need a train like this to pull me through or at least escape for a little bit!!! So nice! Secondly, the presentation is just a treat! It's fun and cheery and clever...Lastly, It made me smile. :-)))))))))))))))))))))) choo choo!

Posted 3 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Richard🖌

3 Years Ago

Good morning there, Dear Susan ☕️

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This is so amazing! I really love this write, so well written as well.

Posted 4 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Richard🖌

4 Years Ago

Kim,

My day is going VERY great now … you've just put a huge SMILE on my Halloween .. read more
Just Kim

4 Years Ago

it was so much fun, to see them smile and have fun. brought us some laughs and peace for a while.
Richard🖌

4 Years Ago

Wonderful, Kim, and so greatly needed.

Bless your lovely heart. : )
I am so glad I am the first to review. I love the rhythm that drives this poem, and your easy way to convey this journey. I am certain you have inspired many to try an old fashion way of travel. I for one am ready to buy a ticket.

Posted 4 Years Ago


Richard🖌

4 Years Ago

Talk about reviewing skills … I'd say yours here is side-by-side with the best. 👍
I cert.. read more
prema

3 Years Ago

This is a good one . I enjoyed reading .
My poems are more like prose .I am a novice in writi.. read more
Richard🖌

3 Years Ago

Uh, thanks, Prema,
But this is Cherrie's review thread.
Please, make your own in the r.. read more

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Added on October 30, 2020
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