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chalk talk of the rails (wanderlust)
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chalk talk of the rails (wanderlust) |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia 
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chalk dusted coveralls and a big red bandana that never quite covered all the strands that blew astray night and day ruddy face cheeks, flappin in the breeze riding gunshot on the rails and eatin in greasy spooned diners these were his survivalist dreams and perhaps, her worst nightmares? my uncle wore those striped coveralls, set the brakes for too many years, ignoring my auntie’s fears and tears but he made it through to retirement, just to fall out of his chair onto a cold un-moveable silent floor and he took with him many memories of chatting with the ‘bos, enjoying the chalk talk of the rails |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
This one felt like it was straight from the heart, Kacy -- it must be true. Some people just MUST keep moving, I think.  ....jo |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
smiling here, yep...'tis some true stuff Uncle Clarence told me some hobo stories, including one that made Auntie Helen throw a rock-hard biscuit at his head. LOL |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
gleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee thank you so much my spirit sistah! the rhythms of the rails, I think it's something I've always found soothing, and you captured it for me, here. I have to run for now, but I'll be back.  and thank you |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
sorry ---> laughing at the biscuit . . . and this, Kacy, ya know? What other way is there to be? I think you inherited some of his "wanderings" *grin* Very well met indeed. |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
Loved it Kacy!!! "too bad ignorance isn't painful" |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
grinning here Sue? I also inherited my aunt's ability to make rock biscuits...you should see what my corn muffins looked like this morning  ~anchors are lighter~ LOL and someone named Larry C dredged up a poem tonight from another forum daddy was a runaway... which may clue you in to another inherited trait of mine my wanderings and my ponderings have meaning.... |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
OMG I just saw this now . . . rock biscuits? Can you give me the recipe? I can toss THOSE off my top porch at people. Lemme go find that other write. |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
Good to see ya on the line Kacy...  |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
great story Midnightsun. enjoyed. love your memories and your humor. martyjo |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Midnitesun That is life, is it not? LOL |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
laughing at those rock biscuits... and Sue?... you'd be scary with that recipe in your possession... LOL I really enjoyed this, Kacy... I'm with K... I've always had a great appreciation for the 'rhythm of the rails'... You've penned this perfectly... "When the power of love overcomes the love |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
very cool write Kacy |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Vicky, I had forgotten about this write, and was quite surprised to see it riding the blue rails today. Thanks for the visit! Dixie, thanks for reading! |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
Ah Kacy.. I love this poem and your rock hard biscuits. Takes a real knack. |
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