Railway Journeys - the Train Ride Home
I have my ticket for the train that's to come.
I packed my bags just before dawn.
I hear the train as it's whistle blows
lots of people here with places to go.
I stood on the deck of the station's gate
smiling because for this trip, I'm not late.
I haven't seen mother, since I don't know when
and Dad's rosy cheeks and dimpled chin.
The train pulled in and the ticket master calls
Line up everyone, luggage and all.
I hurried my way to the front of the line
for I wanted a window seat for the view of
the next 100 miles.
Once I was seated and the journey began
I realized how much I had missed the country
side and all I could do was grin.
The sound of the engine and the way the steam
rolled, made me feel I was getting closer to home.
The smell of fresh bread from the diner car did
my nose greet, so I went to the diner car for a bite
to eat.
The colors of the trees and barns, painted lovely
pictures full of charm. A long journey it sure was
but seeing my family again filled my heart with so
much love.
Hours of travel finally did pass and the Conductor
called out to the passengers at last.
"Old Grove Landing just up ahead, make sure you have
your luggage as your journey has come to an end".
As the train pulled in, Oh! what a site, three smiling faces
waiting for me that special night. 1/16/2015
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