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