Station to station

Life is a slow moving train 
with many stations along the way. 
Some stations will be filled with joy 
some stations we'll encounter pain. 

Life's journey is a one way ticket 
as onwards through life we go. 
Every station whispers secrets 
at each stop a dream unfolds. 

Before we reach our destination 
they'll be many twists and turns. 
Some passengers will depart life early 
as the wheels of fate churn along. 

When eventually our journeys over 
we must leave all our possessions behind. 
For in life there's no return ticket 
so just sit back and enjoy the ride.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2025



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Date: 3/17/2025 6:10:00 AM
Hi John, I think your metaphor describes life well. Enjoying the ride is something not within the grasp of many, but I think poets and poetry can help some realize that happiness is within reach if we do understand the journey. Your poem simply states some very important concepts. Sadly certain tracks and stations themselves seem to be at risk these days, but we can't let them derail us.
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Date: 3/6/2025 12:30:00 PM
That metaphor works amazingly well! Thinking about your recent comment, maybe I'll find you in the bar car - lol.
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Date: 3/6/2025 8:43:00 AM
Reminds me of an Alpine Song about which I wrote ages ago. Love your version though.
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Date: 2/24/2025 5:16:00 PM
Great JohnM well rgymed ans fukk of truth.i think I removed one of my recent poems you commented to. So sorry. ,Pangie xx
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Date: 2/23/2025 7:32:00 AM
Wow John isn't that the truth my friend. Great truths in this one my friend thank you for sharing...
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Date: 2/21/2025 5:52:00 AM
Great penning John with nice metaphors too, also sums up life very well. Blessings,Gordon
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Date: 2/21/2025 5:51:00 AM
- A journey of good and bad, in sorrow and in joy ... mountains and valleys ... the sun rises and the sun sets ... enjoy :) - A beautiful poem of truth, John :) - hugs
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Date: 2/16/2025 8:01:00 PM
Nice extended metaphor, John. Truly what life is. Kudos, Gershon
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Date: 2/16/2025 2:20:00 PM
Great read John. So very true. Might as well enjoy it.
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Date: 2/16/2025 12:23:00 PM
An enjoyable read John. We meet many interesting fellow passengers and stop at many places of interest along the way. Tom
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Date: 2/16/2025 11:45:00 AM
Excellent extended metaphor. A fave puts me in mind of johnny Cash's Long Black Train
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Date: 2/16/2025 10:21:00 AM
Hello John, you said this so beautifully. I enjoyed reading it. Thank you for sharing it. Have a wonderful day.
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Date: 2/16/2025 8:59:00 AM
I admire this poem very much brother John. Life is like a long railroad track, with a one way ticket as there’s no turning back… Sis Beryl xx
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