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Soulful Train

We boarded the soulful train at birth.
We grasp our family will be our vassal.
Both of our parents will starve to death.
No one escorted us toward the gravel. 

Our parents will debark from the train later. 
Hence we're left alone along this journey. 
Sprung people will be joining our tabor. 
Family and companions are at life's worry.

Plenty will jump ship, leaving an endless void.
Others vanish so quietly we can't notice. 
It'll be a train ride of farewell and fear alloyed
We must maintain a strong host alliance.

We are uncertain of our exit in this mystery.
But should adore, excuse, and utter our aware all.
It's crucial, yet we should abandon our seats empty.
We must improve comely memories for future recall.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Skelly Avatar
November 7, 2021 at 4:31 PM
Very poignant train ride Lasaad...Delice
Buhagiar Avatar
November 4, 2021 at 2:16 AM
The emotion of fear that death brings with it. But the end is determined by us and our choices.
Hankins Avatar
November 3, 2021 at 7:45 PM
I've missed you, Lasaad. Thanks for returning with the fine-tuned, wonderfully-composed poem.
Poet Avatar
November 3, 2021 at 11:02 PM
I've missed you too, Milt, and thanks for your very kind words. I was away for a while and am happy to meet you back on SP as well
Pandit Avatar
November 3, 2021 at 3:35 PM
Emotive write, Lassad. I hear a bit of poignancy --life always has that. We are never certain about the exit, as you say.
Poet Avatar
November 3, 2021 at 4:51 PM
Appreciate your kind words, dear Vijay. I hope you're doing good
Riabi Dziri Avatar
November 3, 2021 at 2:52 PM
We are souls of many a bond.. the ties of Life and Love to which we respond.. We are eager to embark on journeys.. and feel bitter about those who depart and debark.. A blessing from God to pay no heed to the final stop! Profound are your thoughts, expressive is your poetry, Lassad! Stay safe and blessed. A great delight to read you.. Best regards.
Poet Avatar
November 3, 2021 at 4:28 PM
Appreciate your kind words and I'm glad you like it, Besma. Your sweet words mean a lot to me.
Cunningham Avatar
November 3, 2021 at 2:46 PM
A very thought provoking verse Lasaad, life is indeed a great mystery and hopefully one day we'll learn the truth. Hope you're keeping well. Tom
Poet Avatar
November 3, 2021 at 4:21 PM
Thank you so much for your thoughtful comment, Tom. I'm well just on travel for two weeks. I hope you are doing great as well.
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