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Ghost Train

Ghost Train Through relentless twisted shadows a whistle stop emerges from the hallows Wispy trails from cold stone yards gather - dance macabre - murmurs of ghostly chatter Unseen innocents wait to ride again - empty echoes scream recurring pain; Trailing icy fingertips trace the midnight skies as ominous black coach and cab arrives Unexplained lights appear on vanishing tracks – no return, no way off - too late to go back; In thundering clouds of bottomless fog unscheduled express with power throbs Throttle open – no dead man switch – smashes through signs of trestle ditch; Engine #113 nosedives into mists - plaintive whistle cries in sulphur scented abyss 10/28/20 Sponsor: Tania Kitchin Contest: Eight Lines of Spooky Rhyme There are numerous legends of ghost trains that appear again on the night they disappeared.

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Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 11/6/2020 12:01:00 PM

- Sounds like a scary place, Sam - Congratulations on your great win in this spooky contest - Have a lovely weekend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Sam Kauffman
Date: 11/11/2020 12:37:00 PM

Thank you my friend! We have many legends of ghost trains here. They have intrigued me for many years. hugs back!

Constance La France

Date: 11/6/2020 10:51:00 AM

Sam, congratulations on your win in Tania's 8 lines of Spooky contest, with this chilling poem_ Constance

Sam Kauffman
Date: 11/6/2020 10:56:00 AM

Hi Constance! Thank you - both for your congratulations and your visit! Your messages are so affirming! Grateful my friend! Sending you blessings of the season!

Tania Kitchin

Date: 11/5/2020 2:08:00 PM

Sam, congratulations on your winning placement with your creative poem!

Sam Kauffman
Date: 11/6/2020 10:49:00 AM

I had such fun creating this spooky poem - great theme! Thank you for your visit, your placement and all that you do here on the soup. Sending you Thanksgiving blessings.

Krish Radhakrishna

Date: 10/30/2020 3:53:00 PM

Amazing write! your words paint a horror story that may stop us from boarding a train again! I see a top win here! All the best!!

Sam Kauffman
Date: 11/5/2020 12:13:00 PM

Thank you so much Krish! I hoped the lines would be "spooky" enough for the contest. Your message affirms my efforts - grateful! Hope I haven't done a disservice to the railroad industry! Hope you are well. Best wishes!

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 10/30/2020 2:48:00 PM

I can just imagine the "empty echoes" of "recurring pain," Sam. Several years back the Amtrak train that connects our east and west coasts fell off a bridge and into a river. Your scary poem made me think of how that must have been for the passengers. Great story behind your entry, Sam. Winning wishes for you! Hugs, Carolyn

Sam Kauffman
Date: 11/5/2020 12:10:00 PM

I think I remember that Amtrak story. What a tragedy that was. Thank you for your supportive, uplifting encouragement my friend. So grateful for your "winning wishes." Sending you Thanksgiving blessings - three weeks away!

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 10/29/2020 10:17:00 PM

Yours is a good old fashioned ghost story, Sam. It's full of thrills and chills. Good luck in the contest. :)

Sam Kauffman
Date: 11/5/2020 12:05:00 PM

The legends of ghost trains have always fascinated me. I wanted to craft a poem that would capture the unexplained and the eeriness of these stories. Thank you for your affirmative message and "good luck." I so appreciate it! Sending you Thanksgiving blessings. Hope you are well!

Angela Crabtree

Date: 10/29/2020 6:07:00 PM

Very spooky, Sam. Reminded me of some of the ghost stories we used to tell each other when I was young. :) Well penned!

Sam Kauffman
Date: 11/5/2020 12:00:00 PM

Around a campfire, with flashlights! Thank you so much Angela. I am very appreciate of your feedback and message. All the best to you!

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 10/29/2020 3:14:00 PM

ooh I got the chills Sam, you have some really well constructed lines here that are very effective. Sending you my win wish for a high placement.

Sam Kauffman
Date: 11/5/2020 11:58:00 AM

Oh, thank you Pixie Dust! Your message is really encouraging! Carrying the theme and weaving it into the rhyme - especially interior rhyme, is always a challenge but so rewarding. I so appreciate your visit and the "win wish!" Sending you best wishes!

Alexis Y.

Date: 10/29/2020 1:10:00 PM

Hi Sam, You have penned some “ Spooky “ lines! I’ll take a on boarding that train. Excellent job! Best wishes in the contest . Have a wonderful day:-) Alexis

Sam Kauffman
Date: 11/5/2020 11:53:00 AM

Me too - even though I love trains! Wasn't sure if the poem had attained a level of "spookiness" appropriate for the theme. Thank you for your affirmation and your visit with your best wishes. All the best to you!

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 10/29/2020 12:35:00 PM

I find this very interesting. Never heard of trains disappearing into nowhere. A fine poem. Best for a win. ~~

Sam Kauffman
Date: 11/5/2020 11:49:00 AM

Thank you so much Victor for your visit and good wishes. There are many legends of train wrecks here and stories of the trains reappearing every year on the day of the accident - like unfinished business. So appreciate your message.

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 10/29/2020 5:00:00 AM

wow. so spooky. You did a tremendous job with this one. God bless you with a win, my friend

Sam Kauffman
Date: 10/29/2020 9:39:00 AM

Hi Gina! Thank you dear friend! I was hoping it would be would be spooky enough :o. So appreciate your reaction to the poem. It means a whole lot! Sending you many blessings!

Tom Cunningham

Date: 10/28/2020 12:49:00 PM

Spooky imagery Sam, it was playing as a horror movie in my mind, after the derailment just an eerie silence. Over Fork Over Good luck in the contest Tom

Sam Kauffman
Date: 10/29/2020 9:36:00 AM

The phenomena of ghost trains has always fascinated me. They are spooky. Hadn't thought this as a horror film! Thank you for your feedback and your best wishes for the contest. So appreciated! Over Fork Over! The haunting day is almost upon us!