Choo Choo Charlie

Choo choo trains are so much fun
As they puff along the tracks
Full of happy clickety clack sounds
With a little caboose on the back

Chugging along up and down hills
Singing some happy wee ditty
His name is Choo Choo Charlie
Bringing country folks to the city

They're always in a big hurry
These folks from the busy town
Poppa needs to earn some money
To pay for Momma's new gown

In the land of big tall buildings
There's not a happy face
Seems like everyone's in a hurry
As if they're running a race

Charlie patiently waits until five 
To return them to their homes
Can't wait to get them back on board
Away from the glass and chrome

It's strictly business all day long
There's not much laughter allowed
Till Charlie meets 'em at five o'clock
Once more they're a happy crowd

Why does it have to be this way
Choo Choo Charlie wants to know
Never mind, he's heading home
Happy passengers all in tow!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Breidenthal Avatar
July 30, 2015 at 12:57 AM
I say, I really am having a blast reading your work tonight, after a rather busy day. I'm trying to find words to say to you. You're just so wonderful! Keep up the amazing work, Jack. Always, Laura
Ellison Avatar
July 30, 2015 at 5:37 AM
And as I wake and toddle off downstairs to my computer... what awaits me? A bunch of incredibly sweet messages from my darling sweet young love!!! Awwwww! I love you Laura, Jack xxx
Pettit Avatar
August 22, 2012 at 9:40 PM
Reading this reminded me of those ancient black and white TV commercials for that candy coated licorice. As usual, an admirable write.
Ellison Avatar
August 23, 2012 at 6:13 AM
I remember them too! Thanks my friend!
Horsman Avatar
August 21, 2012 at 8:18 AM
oh love this Jack, when it comes to trains, i've never growh up. and this awesome poem brings it all back
Ellison Avatar
August 21, 2012 at 11:18 AM
My first train was a Lionel... still remember the excitement that Christmas morning! No matter how old we get, some things stay forever in our memory eh! Thanks my friend... cheers, Jack
Williams Avatar
August 21, 2012 at 5:58 AM
Jack, great fun...David
Ellison Avatar
August 21, 2012 at 6:06 AM
Had fun with this one! Thanks David!
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