Train Tracks

I hear the whistle blare in the distance

Dread floods into my chest

Blinking red gates bar my path and I am trapped in the place I have always been

The wheels roar as they rumble past

Full and empty cars race, bursting with anticipation yet lacking in confidence

I am unaware of what lies beyond the tracks

The unknown frightens me

But I'm terrified also of remaining on this side of the crossroads

Never moving forward.

Never reaching my potential of where I'm supposed to be

Patience

With time, the danger will pass and the blockade will lift allowing you your decision

To move on? Or to return home

Now is the time for patience

If you don't think, it can cost you your life

If you're impatient, if you don't wait 

You can find yourself crushed in the weight of what you have done.

You'll know when you're ready

The train will soon pass

Reviews

[angel]

Yes, life is like that. It comes noisily, clamorously barreling along at times, then the calm...until the next train. I liked this a lot. Great imagery!