Moving Train

And I remembered that train ride as we passed Tsavo 
and the elephants raised their ears in warning or greeting 
As I watched at the window and dared them 
approach the moving monster of a train
That would not stop to let us stare in wonder! 
Oh that futile attempt to plead with the driver 
To bring to a halt his unstoppable charge
O that futile attempt to halt a moving train!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Davis Avatar
September 18, 2013 at 6:39 PM
nice poem and very meaningful. Lots of imagery in each line. Good job.
Kithinji Avatar
September 19, 2013 at 4:35 AM
Robin, Ndaba, Ravi, James- thank you for your positive input. And thank you for sharing with us your gems of poems.
Sibanda Avatar
August 19, 2013 at 11:48 AM
Enjoyed reading your piece.
Sathasivam Avatar
August 19, 2013 at 3:10 AM
Excellent. Well penned. Tfs
Goff Avatar
August 18, 2013 at 7:07 AM
Gerald...I see a nice metaphor for society.....well done! jimbo
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