Seren Roberts Poet Rhyme

Steam Train To the Sea

We are all gathered on the platform
Jumping up and down with glee
We can see the smoke of the puffing train
Coming nearer to take us to the sea

We are off on a Whitsun treat
Forty children or more
Many adults to look after us
Experience told them what was the score

They heaved on wicker baskets of goodies
And crates of lemonade
We were off to Barry Island for a Picnic
Just a half hours ride away

The seats were rather hard and had
mesh racks above to store luggage for folk
Opened up the windows with a leather strap
Stuck out heads to a face full of smuts and smoke

The choc choo sound  was so exhilarating
Excitement grew with every mile
Wanted to be that train driver with his whistle
To pull that chain that made the sound, bringing smiles.

Had a wonderful time on the sands
Paddled our feet in the sea
Gathered around to eat our food
Washed down for the adults with gallons of  tea

Forty tired and happy children
Clambered aboad that train for home
The clicketty clack of the wheels
the sway of the carriage, sending them to sleep and dream

We were soon at our home station
So sleepy yet didn't want the day to end
Tired and dirty, had a lovely day in the sun
Starting the day aboard a steam train that puffed around the bend.


Penned January 20 2015

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Edward Micheals April 26, 2015 at 7:45 PM Could almost taste the lemonade. . . loved it. Best Wishes EM Seren Roberts April 28, 2015 at 2:39 AM Thank you for finding this poem, glad you enjoyed... Seren

Skat A February 1, 2015 at 1:59 PM SEREN, CONGRATULATIONS on your RAILWAY JOURNEY win *ALWAYS* SKAT Seren Roberts April 28, 2015 at 2:41 AM Thank you Skat ...Seren

Dr.Ram Mehta January 26, 2015 at 12:12 AM Lovely memories retold well, congrats on the win, Seren Seren Roberts April 28, 2015 at 2:40 AM Thank you Ram

Eve Roper January 25, 2015 at 7:18 PM A very well descriptive and amazing journey of children on a fascinating train ride you have written, Seren. Congratulations on your win. Blessings eve Seren Roberts January 26, 2015 at 6:16 PM thank you Eve your comments appreciated....Seren

Jan Allison January 25, 2015 at 3:54 PM Sounds like an amazing journey Seren many congrats on your win:-) Hugs Jan xx

Shadow Hamilton January 25, 2015 at 2:17 PM such a fun journey Seren congrats on placing in my contest hugs Seren Roberts January 25, 2015 at 3:28 PM thanks Shadow, my little bit of research paid off ...Seren

Sara Kendrick January 23, 2015 at 4:46 PM Ahhh!! Great memory shared..I enjoyed reading this one..Thanks for the visit to my page.Sara Seren Roberts January 25, 2015 at 3:29 PM no thank you Sara ......Seren

Nette Onclaud January 22, 2015 at 1:08 PM appealing to the charmed senses, seren... great work!.. huggs Seren Roberts January 23, 2015 at 5:26 PM Thanks Nette it sounds wonderful, I would have loved it....Seren

Tim Smith January 21, 2015 at 3:03 PM Must have been a fun adventure...hugs Tim Seren Roberts January 23, 2015 at 5:27 PM I dont know Tim, just a poem I am afraid and a lot of imagination...Seren

Dr.Ram Mehta January 21, 2015 at 11:01 AM I like your approach to the theme of railway journeys, Seren Seren Roberts January 23, 2015 at 5:23 PM Had been reading some stories that entailed the old steam train,, so I sort of let my imagination run.....Seren