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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion 
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Trains At night, the trains keep me awake. The schedule never changes, once at 11:30 and again at 2:30. Mournful, longing sounds. Mouths in black “O” shapes. Locals say I’ll learn to love those signals, and that one day, when I move away, I won’t be able to sleep without them. I am fond of steam trains on morning mountain trails and I’ve ridden my share of trains in tunnels. I remember the locomotive in Mexico when we nearly lost my baby brother because he got off at a stop in Calexico. I can’t envision a time when I’ll pine for that solitary wail in the dark. |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Wonderful (and lonesome) write my friend - true about your baby brother? Have RR tracks a few miles from me and the trains come through about the same times as your and at 3:30 in the mornings - far enough away I hear the whistle but not enough to bother me. What I really miss, is the mornfulness of the Mississippi River boats - When they blew their whistles, especially late in the night when the geese would be flying over honking - wow! your insides quivered. Really enjoyed this. jwesley |
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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space |
nice write Corinne. i lived close to train tracks growing up and no, can't say i've ever missed the rumble or banshee wail waking me up in the wee hours of the morn |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
I didn't think I could live with a grandmother clock either... it's heartbeat tick is a lifeline now. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
I grew up hearing trains and small planes, and don't miss them one bit. LOL, losing a brother on vacation...I thought only my family did that! |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
I could hear it Corinne, thank you. Maree  The clouds never expect it when it rains, but the sea, changes colour, but the sea, does not change. |
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J.Samm Member
since 2004-01-12
Posts 415Iloilo City, Philippines |
"I can’t envision a time when I’ll pine for that solitary wail in the dark." I found this part especially riveting.It was lonesome and haunting. Write on! |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
it is a wonder how we do become accustomed to sounds...and how after awhile we don't notice them unless they are gone. M |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Corinne~ I do know those night-train sounds~ Seems the engineers each have their own 'whistle rhythm'~ Now, after Titia came here by train, I ALWAYS think of her when I hear the night whistles~ Yes, I think perhaps I would miss that sound~ *Huglets*  ~*Marge*~ ~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost, |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
brought back some memories |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
There are some train tracks close to where my parents live. They bought the house when I was in the 8th grade. The train sounds used to never bother me, when I was young. But now? I hate those sounds, especially the screeching when they are stopping or slowing down. It's like someone scratching on a chalk board with their fingernails. ewwww!!! LOL  |
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Temptress
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-06-15
Posts 7136Mobile, AL |
You know, you take everyday things and give beauty and thought to them. I love your work, and over the years I've been reading you...your work has gotten simply amazing. I would buy your books. All of my impurities are right here on my sleeve. This is Me"---Faith Hill |
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Temptress
Moderator
Member Rara Avis
since 1999-06-15
Posts 7136Mobile, AL |
You know, you take everyday things and give beauty and thought to them. I love your work, and over the years I've been reading you...your work has gotten simply amazing. I would buy your books. All of my impurities are right here on my sleeve. This is Me"---Faith Hill |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Sitting here and hearing that lonesome whistle blow...if only in my mind. Excellent write. Hugs~ ~Somewhere in my heart I'm always |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Excellent write, Corinne! |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Thank you all for such wonderful comments. And Karilea, thank you again for the wonderful poem! Temptress -- thank you friend. You've made my day! Hope all is well with you! Corinne |
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