Canyon Train

A silent stillness swaddles the night A restless wind addled floor doth spite From rim's spout vaporous cloak descends; prescience to slight Above melancholy mist, hoot owl resounds with doleful delight In the distance, a billowy plume rises; darkness to blight A shrill whistle echoes from wall to wall distilling fright Chilling requiem announces approach of mechanized spright Two AM shadow creeps across canyon with stealthy might In desolate channel, pulsating waves a bleary storm doth ignite With thunderous chorus, the clanging rails a tremor doth incite Vibrations reverberating through rocky redoubt; airy palpitations excite A squeaky tenor underpinned by clamorous bass doth medley recite Unbridled steel caisson through pristine stone columns doth alight Slithering snake in undulating pattern over matted groves doth kite Steaming furnace propelling armored mail on brigand flight Fortified invader with contraband o'er corrosive terrain doth fight