Honeymoon On the Flying Scotsman

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With a snakelike hiss, the train doors close
the engine rocks and rumbles on clicking
over welded metal couplings: iced, glazed, froze,
the steam heat in clouds arose, rail licking.
On velvet we sit, lace behind our heads,
stewards bring tea for the clock is ticking. 
High tea at five, we're fed like thoroughbreds
for dinners late (at eight) in formal dress.
A honeymoon for two not quite purebreds.



1/24/15

Copyright © | Year Posted 2015



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Date: 2/7/2015 12:31:00 PM
Light in nature and nostalgic in content with a smile thrown in for good measure. The wit and imagination of the author has been transposed onto the page and makes for a good read. Emile. #7
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Date: 1/25/2015 3:06:00 PM
Very descriptive work..I could see the velvet seats upon which the honeymooners sat..Enjoyed reading this one today..Thanks for stopping by..Sara
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Date: 1/25/2015 1:53:00 PM
Debbie this is such a lovely write, I enjoyed the imagery of the honeymooners starting their precious journey. Thank you for sharing such a darling read. God's Love and Many Blessings, Always, Adell
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Date: 1/25/2015 3:40:00 AM
Sweet the memories of young love and the beginnings of a new adventure...I wonder what advice you'd give that young lady...hugs, Rhonda
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Rhonda Johnson-Saunders
Date: 1/25/2015 10:16:00 AM
LOL...good advice. We live and learn.
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Debbie Guzzi
Date: 1/25/2015 7:45:00 AM
Pay attention to what the universe is trying to tell you [It locked us out of the room at the Plaza hotel the day of our wedding. I paid no mind.]
Date: 1/24/2015 12:07:00 PM
- A romantic trip .... for two - I wish you a lovely weekend :) - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
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Debbie Guzzi
Date: 1/24/2015 12:08:00 PM
long, long, long ago 40 years
Date: 1/24/2015 11:46:00 AM
Debbie, so much said in a few lines, it sounds lovely and romantic ~~
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