Terry Ireland Poet Rhyme

Prologue To Alternative Earth

Imagine a world that
Could have been
A little more rural 
Of forest and green
Steam is the power
Coal is still king
And they rely a lot
On the clockwrk spring.

A much slower world 
As Shires pull loads
Along its network of 
Near empty  roads.
Canals are  still busy
Towpaths are still clear
Though it’s more likely
Steam barges will  appear..

Eyes closed to imagine
Let your brain give birth 
To that  concept of
My alternative Earth. 
 If you are now ready
To accept that  scene
Then I’ll tell you my stories
Of what might have been.

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Speaks Volumes November 28, 2023 at 4:17 AM everything is a rush these days, doesn't matter what the price its speed that pays. Its gotta be the fastest way possible. Love your poem Terry. Terry Ireland December 3, 2023 at 12:51 AM We travel at a more sedate pace and do everything a little slower in my Alternative Earth. Thanks Wen