Night Mover

Freight trains thunder through the empty station Hauling a load to a far off destination Unseen by many an eye, it speeds on it’s way Making a noisy and smoky proclamation Sounds resonating off the brickwork Roosting birds fly scared off into the night sky Signals set to go, green light illuminated This mechanical behemoth powers on by Throttles wide open, a magnificent sight A vision of presence and power It’s old and considered by some to be ugly But the driver’s enthusiasm will not sour- Hundreds of tons pulled into the night The cargo of an fearful population The lifeblood of many an industrial process Running through the iron veins of the nation