Terrell Martin Poet Rhyme

A Train Full of Love

I dreamed I saw a train traveling
far out on the horizon,
faster than time could tell.
It was headed my way 
as if it knew me 
intimately, very well.

I stood mesmerized 
by this fast fleeting 
midnight machine of steel.
Waiting for some sign 
of slowing down
I might begin to feel. 

And yet it kept on rolling 
like a marble set free  
from all bounds.
Steadily, readily 
headed my way 
yet silently, void of sound.  

I thought that mighty engine 
should at least 
let out a roar.
A screaming sound 
of timelessness
That one cannot ignore.  

I thought it should reveal
it's reason for being 
here at all.
"Why are you invading my life (I asked) 
and making me feel so small?"  

But still, the silence was deafening
while all alone 
inside my skin,
I knew the monster train
felt strangely,
like a long, lost, forgotten friend.

As it kept right on a' comin'
like a boulder
falling fast.
I knew I could not dodge my fate
of a rendezvous
at last.

And I sensed some kind connection
between the Engineer
and I
even though he would not slow down
his magic 
carpet ride.
   
Until it finally hit me 
like lightning 
from above, 
leaving me wide awake
and wondering, was this a train 
full of Love?

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Bill Baker July 22, 2022 at 2:25 PM Well written and full of intensity. The wondering and thoughts you were having kept me reading. Great ending and very engaging by adding the question, showing not telling, was priceless. A train full of Love works well for me. Thanks for share this entertaining poem with a twist for your close, Terry. Have a great week my friend. Bill

Jenna Logan July 22, 2022 at 4:53 AM That was not an ending I was expecting, but a far better one that you've created. Nicely done, Terry. Jenna Logan July 22, 2022 at 9:54 AM ;) Terry. It's a pleasure to read you. Terrell Martin July 22, 2022 at 7:43 AM So nice to have a newfound kindred spirit in this wonderful world of poetic expression. You're quickly becoming my favorite critic. Many thx again Lady Jenna.