The Calling

Thoughts of you run through my mind
like that of a train traveling in the twilight,
miles and miles of scenery to breathe in,
your laugh, your words, YOU -- mark the way,
every mile passed gets me closer,
closer to my destination,
always nearer to you.
The oncoming darkness lighted by your beauty,
the speed now controlled by desire,
the thoughts of you will not be derailed,
the reverberating sound of its engine
still churning as the night draws to a close.
The dawn only brightens the miles of YOU...
for there is a sound in the distance 
of that very train -- I will always hear its call.

02/03/2021
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Rodrigues Avatar
February 10, 2021 at 4:50 AM
A lovely comparison! Congratulations, George!
Puddifoot Avatar
February 8, 2021 at 7:53 AM
this is what i call a 'slow burner' in that it grew on me more and more with each subsequent reading..it stuck in my mind and got better each time i read it; a very good poem - congrats on your win in my contest!
Mitra Avatar
February 8, 2021 at 7:45 AM
I love trains and the metaphor used is simply awesome.....Congrats on your win George :)
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