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Lyrics sung by Johnny Cash in "The Long Black Train" "I said cling to the Father and his Holy name, And don't go ridin' on that long black train."
there's a conductor waiting to take your ticket for a pleasure ride. . . johnny cash said no can do his chariot is the clouds For the TRAINS AND FANTASY Contest of Mystic Rose

Copyright © | Year Posted 2015




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Date: 8/19/2015 3:12:00 PM
love this - so glad to see it was a winner
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Date: 8/17/2015 4:45:00 PM
Very nice tanka Andrea...love the end line...best wishes
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Date: 8/16/2015 11:34:00 PM
I have ridden the long black train! Much rather ride a train with you! Your words once again -- entertain with a twist of joy!
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Date: 8/13/2015 7:25:00 PM
I like this flow, never was too fond of Johnny Cash though. Nice win. So I take it you like my new poem :)
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Date: 8/13/2015 2:55:00 PM
Congratulations on yet another win, Andrea:) I was thinking along the same lines as you, but never got round to finishing my contest entry! I had "Last train to San Fernando" in mind. // paul
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Date: 8/12/2015 1:51:00 PM
Awesome entry Andrea ! I loved this recognition to my buddy J.R., and though I love this song of his scaring the heebeegeebees inta me; satan riding that black train, I like another reference of his when he hears the train's whistle blowing in, "Folsum Prison blues"! Good one dear poet...have an awesome creative day you woman ! *smiles* love ya, james...man
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Date: 8/12/2015 11:39:00 AM
I hear that whistle a warnin me and I'll stay at home, thank ya. Good stuff. Love, daver
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Date: 8/12/2015 8:04:00 AM
Awsome! Great imagery... Congrats!!... Bobby
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Date: 8/11/2015 4:16:00 PM
Beautifully written Andrea!! Love the personality in this piece. Always, Laura
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Date: 8/11/2015 3:38:00 PM
Oh hey I didn't even realize this was closed and judged yet...look at that..grats on your win!!! :)
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Date: 8/11/2015 3:37:00 PM
Ahh nicely done! I have not been able to conceive a poem for this contests, which is weird since I am obsessed with trains...yours in a great tanka!
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Date: 8/11/2015 1:14:00 PM
This is just awesome Andrea, congratulations on your win in Mystic 's contest as well ;) hope you have a fabulous week!
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Date: 8/10/2015 11:51:00 PM
AWESOME WIN....SKAT
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Date: 8/10/2015 6:43:00 PM
I love Johnny Cash especially I walk the line Andrea great pen gl in contest hugs 7
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Date: 8/10/2015 5:46:00 PM
A well written piece, I love it, I flows smoothly. Good luck.........A.M.
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Date: 8/10/2015 8:15:00 AM
Nicely done Andrea.
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Date: 8/10/2015 2:14:00 AM
Excellent. Enjoyed your write and creative. Thanks for sharing it.
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Date: 8/10/2015 1:23:00 AM
Congrats on ur awesome winning poem Andrea! A unique take!
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Date: 8/9/2015 11:50:00 PM
Wow, loved this and what is funny just by chance I was listening a Johnny Cash song!!
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Date: 8/9/2015 10:29:00 PM
The cloak of darkness is it's name. Don't go riding that long black train. You'll know when you should walk away. Everything that's bright and new will suddenly look grey.
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Date: 8/9/2015 8:00:00 PM
Andrea, this is so creative, congratulations and thanks for visiting my ravaged poem
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Date: 8/9/2015 1:21:00 PM
Fascinating poem, a 7 congratulations on your win Hugs Eve
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Date: 8/9/2015 1:05:00 PM
Good one..I enjoyed your faith based work..Thanks for stopping by..It is always a pleasure to see your reviews..Sara
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Date: 8/9/2015 6:07:00 AM
Lovely write......A.M.
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Date: 8/9/2015 1:44:00 AM
A lovely write Andrea, Is beautiful and excellence.........A.M.
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