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WindWalker
Senior Member

since 2001-10-12

Posts 1218

0 posted 2006-07-05 10:25 AM

That old train –
it’s still running through my mind
polluting my thoughts
weakening my passion:
I want it to break down;
to go off the track somewhere;
somewhere far, far away from me!

I want to walk freely in my mind
and not be dragged along the old ways,
however well-worn, however acceptable.
I’m tired of beliefs that go nowhere;
of teachings that chase their tails;
of life purchased with death.

I want to see the real beauty surrounding me –
but that old train keeps clattering on
and me, still in the same old seat
watching the same old scenery go by.

An old man comes down the aisle
and he sits beside me, smiling to himself:
he is not looking at the scenery –
in fact, he seems not to be on the train
for his eyes are clear and far-seeing.

He leans over and says to me:
“Wish all you want
but until you let go
the train won’t stop
for you are not in control.”

He lifted his arm and the train stopped –
I chose to jump off with him
and I found myself quite alone
in a quite alien land.

But at least the damned train
has stopped rattling in my head
and I’m free to go my own way.

LeeJ
Member Patricius

since 2003-06-19

Posts 13296

1 posted 2006-07-05 10:34 AM

we are unfortunately creatures of habit, holding onto what makes us feel comfortable, even if negative...

wonderful write

ThisDiamond
Member Rara Avis

since 2002-02-22

Posts 9353
Michigan, USA

2 posted 2006-07-07 08:33 AM

Excellent metaphor in the train.
The shift to alien landscapes is humbling, but take heart...you are not alone.

Well done.
TD

Sunshine

Administrator

Member Empyrean

since 1999-06-25

Posts 63354
Listening to every heart

3 posted 2006-07-07 07:57 PM

Walker...

this is a wonderful poem.

Thank you for allowing us to feel
the rush of the wind
in the hopeless sense...

and then the good sense
of knowing to choose

our own road.

Well done!

The Lady
Member Rara Avis

since 2005-12-26

Posts 7634
The Southwest

4 posted 2006-07-10 01:03 AM

"I’m tired of beliefs that go nowhere;
of teachings that chase their tails;
of life purchased with death."

Excellent poem WindWalker. I enjoyed it.

WindWalker
Senior Member

since 2001-10-12

Posts 1218

5 posted 2006-07-11 07:23 PM

Thank you all for your comments!!!!!!!!!

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