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Train of Thought |
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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London 
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Train of Thought ~~~ A lonely railway station where a pale moon lights the yard An unkempt lowly trash collector holds the life's work of a bard A far off distant whistle a fast approaching train The crackling flame of open fire in hearth he stares in pain ~ While twilight's eerie haze reflects the setting of the sun The leaping flames suppress his need of basking in the fun A headlight's gleam cascading A sadness through mournful wail The slow approach perpetual in the cadence of wheel and rail ~ The old 600 rambled in as steam from ballast rose and brought with it a gentle rain that soaked right through his clothes Conductor shouting ' All Aboard ' as hearth receives his notes He climbs aboard the Train of Thought as a distant thunder strokes ~~~ © Rex Allen McCoy |
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Lady In White
since 2001-02-12
Posts 2799USA |
Ah Rex, you set this up perfectly for my being able to say that I see the writing on the cars.... and darn, but I felt the lonesome with the whistle, too.... |
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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London |
Thankyou kind Lady ... some days just seem to drag us down ... for no apparent reason  |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Rex~ So nice to see you ! Greatly enjoyed the imagery you penned~ *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Sounds like that train of thought could take him just about anywhere his dreams might lead him, Rex.. I like this piece.. |
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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London |
Thanks Marge and Nan ... This has always been my favorite piece, Just reading it seems to set the mood for thought and yes Nan, I think that train has taken me many places. Rex |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Yes, this has a great moody feel to it, and thoughtful as well. Enjoyed. Sandra |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Such a wonderful rhythm and flow from you as always Rex. Perfectly descriptive ... you've set the mood beautifully in this pondering of thoughts. Much enjoyed! Best wishes, /Kit |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
Trains, thought and writing seem to go well together. Something about the steady rhythm. |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Great images, well penned I like it! Liz |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
This flowed and I'm ready for that boxcar. I love trains and I enjoyed the feeling I got when I read this one. " I walked beside the evening sea And dreamed a dream that could not be" George William Curtis" |
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rwood Member Elite
since 2000-02-29
Posts 3793Tennessee |
Rex, A well oiled machine of lonesome whistles in the night. That always takes your mind with it when it passes through. I loved this immensely! Sincerely, Regina |
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