Passing Underneath a Railway Bridge

She seemed oblivious to the smattering of lightly falling rain;        
   He holding her hand...and as much as his very life should 
 Depend upon this.                                                      
  Overhead, a commuter train hastening down the clattering track;           
And right there, underneath the bridge, suddenly pulling him back,   
   She halted and gave him a look that spoke so plain.              
 It was in that moment, head tilted, leaning over...she then planted 
  That fatal kiss.     
Methinks he would forever more chance the perils of Dantes' Flame...             
   Even being that it might just be the most desperate of chances 
 For all things to remain the same.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2023



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Date: 7/28/2025 9:29:00 PM
Hi John, you have caught a moment in time when she planted a kiss on his face. It is a crucial moment. The reference to Dante has invested your poem with a classical dimension. You are indeed such a great poet, I am so happy to know.
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Date: 7/30/2025 7:56:00 AM
Thank you, Valsa...you are too kind. My very best regards! :) john
Date: 7/23/2025 6:23:00 PM
Quite the dramatic close to this one, John. I enjoyed reading it. A poet friend in Texas, Bill
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Date: 7/30/2025 7:55:00 AM
Cheers, Bill. A little bit of nonsense...but I saw it happen just as I penned it. All rather touching really. :) john
Date: 7/22/2025 5:29:00 PM
like the story line and the flow of this poem. It was a joy to read, have a pleasant evening, Sara
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Date: 7/23/2025 11:01:00 AM
Thanks, Sara. Your warm comments are very much appreciated - cheers! :) john
Date: 7/24/2023 1:02:00 PM
Aah, big John is still at it I see. Always thought you were the best poet on PS, though you seem happy to remain under the radar. Yes, things will never be quite the same for this bloke. Happily
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Date: 6/19/2023 4:37:00 PM
Ahhh a story like Helen’s I can truly get into! John your way with telling story’s are always written with such passion!;) miss you John! Much affection Brenda
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