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serenity blaze
Member Empyrean

since 2000-02-02

Posts 27738

0 posted 2001-08-10 01:34 AM

Somewhere in recess of mind
when those wheels began to grind,
the little engine heaved in pant;
and heard the words within: "I can't."

At the point of strain, uphill,
all the coal within turned chill.
The little engine shed a tear--
without control--no engineer
to switch the tracks
avoiding cracks
in the rails of frailty's fear.

Each foot traveled was in pain
counting inches toward gain.
Two feet--in measure--twenty-four...
The engine thought: "I'll do ONE more."

In this way he climbed the hill.
Churn-by-turn, seemingly still.
So slow a climb, the world did stop.
When suddenly, upon the top,
of a mountain, Engine saw
all that is and ever was
and all that waits to be fulfilled...
the engine dropped to coast downhill.

[This message has been edited by serenity (edited 08-10-2001).]

Logan
Senior Member

since 2001-05-28

Posts 1641
Arkansas

1 posted 2001-08-10 02:12 AM

And isn't most of life just this way? We CAN make it if only we try..very nice write of something we all learned and mostly forgot...very gentle smile to you, gentle one

EagleOne
Member Elite

since 2000-03-07

Posts 2829
Between a laugh and a tear...

2 posted 2001-08-10 09:27 AM

One small step, then another, and another.....sometimes that is the only way.

"Let me pierce the realm of glamour
So I know just what I am." ~ Van Morrison

SmittenKitten
Senior Member

since 2001-06-20

Posts 1131
where the sky and horizon meet

3 posted 2001-08-10 11:30 AM

We are all little engines that could....and can. Your strength shines through in this one.
Hugs to you little engine,
~Krista

"Poetry and Hums aren't things which you get, they're things which get you.
And all you can do is to go where they can find you."
~Winnie the Pooh

Rex Allen McCoy
Member Elite

since 2000-01-30

Posts 2863
Sippin a Timmy's in London

4 posted 2001-08-10 12:13 PM

When the little Engine looked around from the top of its' dream, I hope it was content within its' comprehension

Nicely written
Rex

[This message has been edited by Rex Allen McCoy (edited 08-10-2001).]

Janet Marie
Member Laureate

since 2000-01-22

Posts 18554

5 posted 2001-08-10 12:53 PM

At the point of strain, uphill,
all the coal within turned chill.
The little engine shed a tear--
without control--no engineer
to switch the tracks
avoiding cracks
in the rails of frailty's fear.
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look at me girlie working those metaphors...
yer so cool

we're all long overdue for a downhill coast.
love ya me twin

me

I know no one is to blame
In time youll feel strength when you call my name
I know Ill never hold you again
And I know Ill never be the same
VH

Sven

Member Laureate

since 1999-11-23

Posts 14937
East Lansing, MI USA

6 posted 2001-08-10 01:02 PM

if we have faith the size of a mustard seed. . . well, you know the rest. . .

wonderful my friend. . .

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To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world.

citizenx
Member

since 2001-07-31

Posts 189
motorcade

7 posted 2001-08-10 04:15 PM

Often the destination is not the most improtant part of our journey it is what we see and what we learn along the way. Your words tell me that you scale any hill, you can you can. Really enjoyed this read.

shadows flicker sweet end tame
dancing like crazy mourners" magazine

walker
Member Elite

since 2001-02-11

Posts 2240
Florida

8 posted 2001-08-10 04:19 PM

For many of us Christ is our fuel, thanks for sharing this wonderful reflection.

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