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redwriter1
Member

since 1999-07-22

Posts 480
Franklin, TN

0 posted 2000-06-30 12:03 PM

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).]

jbowie
Member

since 2000-02-18

Posts 135
BANGOR (that OR) ME

1 posted 2000-06-30 12:16 PM

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.

redwriter1
Member

since 1999-07-22

Posts 480
Franklin, TN

2 posted 2000-06-30 12:35 PM

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 :)

redwriter1
Member

since 1999-07-22

Posts 480
Franklin, TN

3 posted 2000-07-12 07:38 PM

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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