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Midnight Train

Train whistle blows as it leaves the tunnel A zipping train that escapes the loud sound Above the tracks in the sky is the moon The midnight train moves swiftly to astound Through the mountain the train roars its engines With the moon supporting its light above Stars increase the nostalgia of the ride Riding in the train has intrigue thereof Twin lights beam out from the mighty engine Black as night the train cruises, it does thrive The whistle rings out again, bringing calm Peace enters my soul and keeps me alive
Russell Sivey Contest: any poem under 15 lines Sponsor: Poet Destroyer A 8/1/2013

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Date: 8/16/2013 7:31:00 AM
congrats on your win Russell xx
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Date: 8/13/2013 8:27:00 PM
Trains always fascinate us and more if it's a Mountain train. You have given a picturesque and romantic touch to your mountain train. A well deserving win in PD’s contest. Congrats Russell. Love and best wishes...Ravindra
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Date: 8/13/2013 3:36:00 PM
Wonderful write Russell...I have always been fascinated with trains and the powerful sounds of a locomotive engine which you have expressed so vividly in this piece...Congratulations - Tim
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Date: 8/13/2013 9:33:00 AM
congrats on a great win. (:c Jenish
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Date: 8/11/2013 7:47:00 PM
Russell I really enjoyed this enchanting poem congrats on win Shadow x smiles
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Date: 8/11/2013 7:01:00 PM
Congrad's on your win. Light & love
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Date: 8/11/2013 2:29:00 PM
Russell, peaceful imagery ..... congratulations Love ~SKAT~
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Date: 8/11/2013 10:58:00 AM
A number one beauty this is !! Congratulations!
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Date: 8/11/2013 10:25:00 AM
Congratulations on your winning place Russell xx
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Date: 8/11/2013 9:02:00 AM
Well done Russell, top spot for you..... Seren
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Date: 8/11/2013 8:51:00 AM
Well your poem certainly came alive... love the feel of it and congratulations on your well deserved win :)
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Date: 8/11/2013 6:02:00 AM
- Yes, this deserved a nice first place Russell! - CONGRATULATIONS!! - Have a great Sunday. - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 8/11/2013 6:02:00 AM
Good morning Russell, enjoying your number win.. thank you for the lovely entry... have a nice and beautiful Sunday... love Linda
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Date: 8/3/2013 5:50:00 PM
A great write... Felt like I was there with you.
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Date: 8/2/2013 11:13:00 PM
wow~ :-) I love the poem, and imagery. SKAT
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Date: 8/2/2013 9:05:00 PM
When I was a kid, use to jump them. That was a ride. Same as your poem. Great write
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Date: 8/2/2013 11:03:00 AM
you made me remember my chilhood days when riding trains delight, russell!! an awesome piece of writing bestowed with rhyming scheme as well... enduring stuff!..:)
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Date: 8/2/2013 8:27:00 AM
This is a very fantastic poem and excellent piece for the contest my dear friend Russell. Hugging your poem as always and also the very talented source of it. Thanks a lot for sharing and good luck always. By the way, my belated big congratulations to your many wins. I'm sorry if I didn't have so much time to visit the soup because of the onerous duties always @ school (Mon-Sat). I'm just stopping by now but I promise to be back & read more hopefully on Sundays.love lots & big hugs,Leonora
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Date: 8/2/2013 5:59:00 AM
Enjoyed reading your train story in poetic form..I wonder what is going to happen on this train? Where is it headed? Does it make it safely?..Thanks for stopping by..Sara
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Date: 8/2/2013 12:47:00 AM
love this, Russell
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Date: 8/1/2013 10:25:00 PM
This is wonderful! Reminds me of that classic Gladys Knight song: "Midnight Train to Georgia". Fantastic!
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