Donald J Bennett Poet Free verse

Distant Sound

Scanning through my memories of times now long past.

I cannot recall a more sorrowful, lonesome sound. 

Than the late night, wailing, mournful moan of a distant steam whistle blast.

As a huge steam locomotive bids farewell on its way out of town.

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James Marshall Goff October 6, 2012 at 4:47 PM I agree with aforementioned visitors, Donald! Sweet poem! Jimbo

Josh Kirkwood September 29, 2012 at 2:32 AM that's it! i can no longer stand it. you are my fav'rite poet and i demand.... it shall be declared as i have just said thus; as long as you continue to share, with us :)

Chuck Novotny September 16, 2012 at 11:01 PM I was homeless for nearly 2 years, living in my truck near a rail line. To this day, the sound of trains horns, be they steam or air, evoke powerful memories. Thanks for the write. I really enjoyed it.

Rockman Pritts September 14, 2012 at 11:24 PM Nice image. Well done. The lonesome cry of the iron horse as it fades into the night, ferrying strangers to unknown destinations. Thanks for sharing. Rockman

Bukang Liwayway September 10, 2012 at 9:23 AM like it Donald..thanks for sharing :)

Linda Barr September 9, 2012 at 6:31 PM I will have to agree with you. Even in the daylight that mounful sound speaks of lonliness. I enjoyed the read. Thanks for your review of my poem. I could bebitter, but I was as much to blame as was he. I agreed to it. Linda

Harry Horsman September 9, 2012 at 7:48 AM And oh how i miss that 'Distant Sound' love the old loco's Donald thanks for the memory. wonderful poem.

Richard Palmer September 8, 2012 at 9:51 AM nice write Donald

Anthony Nutter September 7, 2012 at 6:00 AM Nice, you captured the sound of the old steam locomotive well. One use to run as a tourist attraction close to where I live. Loved he sound of the old whistle.

Cynthia Alvez September 6, 2012 at 12:41 PM Donald, You are so right...it is a sound that can pull at the heart strings...Lovely write. Cynthia

Cindy Cayton September 5, 2012 at 9:49 PM very NICE. The imagery is subltle, and very effective in this verse. Very much enjoyed this eveing, much love to you, God bless, Cindy aka Lucinda

Carol Sunshine Brown September 5, 2012 at 1:20 PM I am so happy to have time to read some wonderful poetry today. Glad yours was one of the pieces I was able to read Donald. Thank you for sharing your writing with us. Love, Carol

Anne-Lise Andresen September 5, 2012 at 2:23 AM A very good poem Donald, much emotion. - oxox love Anne-Lise :)