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
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011


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Date: 1/13/2012 6:12:00 PM
Amazing...you are truly gifted! Your poetry is out of this world! I will come back and read more of it...Million thx for sharing. You remind of an author...I once wrote to and thereof...
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Date: 9/20/2011 3:39:00 PM
descriptive poetry, with tremendous imagery and deft tonality, stephen... well done! :) huggs, nette
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