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Train Your Smile
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Train Your Smile |
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redwriter1 Member
since 1999-07-22
Posts 480Franklin, TN 
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Train Your Smile The engine driver on his run to who knows where, who cares where from Feeling not so good today in slow motion, on his way Maybe it's his time of life demanding kids, working wife On his platform there's no spark Its bright today but he's so dark Where the road and railtrack meets the faces in the driver's seats look impatient, hanging on to shoot off when his engine's gone Scowl at watches, tap their wheels is this how everybody feels? At the next small crossing gate just one old car that had to wait Both driver's glances chanced to meet He noticed how she smiled so sweet She leaned out from her car to wave with flame red hair and eyes ablaze Just something that she always did beside her father as a kid He barely managed waving back thundering gently down the track He wondered if he'd been too late surprise had made him hesitate Afterwards, his heart felt light his happiness had taken flight He whistled on the whole day through amazed what a smile can do If only he'd have been polite acknowledged her, and then she might have realised just what she'd done Reminded him life can be fun The engine driver from that day as every crossing comes his way looks out in hope that he might see the smiling lady, and that he might get a chance to smile and wave return the happiness she gave It might just bring her joy the same as when she smiled up at his train This secret wish now keeps him going happy in his work from knowing One fine day they'll meet again The lady and his passing train **** written by Graham Andrews my co-writer and best friend. and ohhhhhhhhh I love this one!!! [This message has been edited by redwriter1 (edited 06-30-2000).] |
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jbowie Member
since 2000-02-18
Posts 135BANGOR (that OR) ME |
I must agree that this is a very interesting poem. Good character development, insight. Where is this friend and why isn't are they not posting here. |
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redwriter1 Member
since 1999-07-22
Posts 480Franklin, TN |
He doesn't think he's a writer.. haha.. so sometimes I have to put things out there.. cos there so very good. Can you believe that?? I can't convince him no matter what i say. Kay-lynn **A dream is a wish your heart makes :) |
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redwriter1 Member
since 1999-07-22
Posts 480Franklin, TN |
We also have 3 songs at www.mp3.com/kaylynn Take a listen see what you think of our co-writing! (smile) Kay-lynn **A dream is a wish your heart makes :) |
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