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The Iron Horse

I run down the steps as the train pulls in
 It seems I'm right on time
 The doors open, I take a seat, my journey begins
 As the doors close I hear them chime

 The New York subway travels far and wide
 I remember when a token was your ticket to ride
 The old iron horse keeps chugging along
 Beneath cars and buses and the city's throng

 New York subway has been around since way back when
 The first one was built in 1904
 it only cost a nickel to ride it then
 And the masses rode it more and more

 But when it comes to subway history
 London leads the way
 Opening its first subway in 1863
 Powered by the steam engine back in the day

 The conductor announces the next stop, and it's mine
 As the train pulls in I see the sign
 And I know it won't be long
 Before I'm above ground to join the city's throng!

 10-23-2021
 Railroads, A Historical Glance Back Poetry Contest
 Sponsor: BJ Legros Kelley

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Bj Legros Kelley November 17, 2021 at 4:36 PM Joseph, congratulations on your very high placement of your poem in the poetry contest 'Railroads, A Historical Glance Back'. We (myself and those who help me in judging my contests) very much enjoyed your poem 'The Iron Horse'. I have never been on a subway train, though a few of my children have had the thrilling opportunity to do so! Thank you so much for being a wonderful part of this contest and for your contribution! Again, congratulations! ~BJ Joseph May November 17, 2021 at 6:15 PM Thank you for my placement Legros, thanks for the inspiration

Christuraj Alex November 16, 2021 at 5:51 AM A beautiful narration giving details of history together with the years. Great! Congratulations! Joseph May November 17, 2021 at 6:16 PM Thank you Christuraj

Connie Marcum Wong November 5, 2021 at 2:06 PM I have ridden both when younger and it is the fastest way to get around the city. My knees don’t like the stairs these days unless there are escalators. Tokens were a dime in New York when I first rode the subway. I enjoyed this piece which had me going back in time. Blessings xxoo

Joanna Daniel October 29, 2021 at 8:29 AM Simple thoughts on trains and their history, love this, Joseph:) thank you for my placement in your Clerihew 2 contest:)

Janice Canerdy October 29, 2021 at 7:28 AM Excellent, Joseph! Skillfully written, expressive, and informative. Janice Joseph May November 17, 2021 at 6:15 PM Thank you Janice

Gary Radice October 26, 2021 at 4:07 AM Love it Joseph. Anything trains draws me in. Loved the history too. Good luck in the contest. Here's a fun fact from the London Underground..Of the 270 stations on the system, St John's Wood is the only station name that doesn't contain any letters from the word Mackerel...It's true! Cheers - Gary Joseph May October 26, 2021 at 7:13 AM Thank you Gary, an interesting piece of info, here is one, The NY subway trains got AC in 1967, where as the London trains got AC in 2009!

Constance La France October 25, 2021 at 2:13 PM Joseph, wonderful, I felt like I was with you on that train, and loved the history lesson ~ peace and tranquility _Constance Joseph May October 26, 2021 at 6:56 AM Thank you Constance, Glad you came along for the ride..

Brandy Nicole October 24, 2021 at 7:14 AM We are able to travel to so many different places and in so many different ways. I find that so amazing. Just love the title of your poem and the message within. Many wonderful blessings to you, my dear friend. :) Brandy Joseph May October 25, 2021 at 1:31 PM The subway can get you places quick, beats sitting in traffic, Thanks Brandy

Heidi Sands October 24, 2021 at 7:12 AM I was never a city person, other than a fun visit occasionally. But you have brought me right there and taught me some things too. Well done Joseph :) Joseph May October 24, 2021 at 7:13 AM Thank you Heidi, hugs

Victor Buhagiar October 24, 2021 at 1:23 AM And some idiot in Small Malta wants to build a metro. Aren't we crazy? Joseph May October 24, 2021 at 7:13 AM Someone has to come up with those crazy ideas, thanks Victor

L Milton Hankins October 23, 2021 at 9:11 PM Fine write, Joseph. I learned some things I never even thought of before. Very enjoyable. Joseph May October 24, 2021 at 7:07 AM Thank you Milton, glad you enjoyed it.

Vijay Pandit October 23, 2021 at 1:46 PM Awesome poem, Joseph--a tribute to London and NY subway systems. You took me back in time--for a while I was in London and took the underground to work. And took the NY subway as well while I worked there for a short time. Joseph May October 23, 2021 at 2:43 PM Thank you Vijay, I have rode on the NY subway but haven't had the pleasure of riding the London "tube"