Meg Anderson Poet Free verse

The Journey

With wide eyes I stumble as I am pushed along by a fellow passenger…on the dusted covered roads… I whimper to myself…

The steam billows along the icy metal railroad tracks…

I arrive at this gigantic steaming monster that looms above my tiny body…I shudder as I am transfixed by the sight of it…It’s just a steam engine someone shouts… and I have no doubt… it is what he says… dark and brooding it stares down at me…

The steam billows along the icy metal railroad tracks…

As I plop down in the soot covered seat I think I glimpse a shadow in the dark night… I pull my eyes away from the sight for I am distracted by the sound of the horn blaring… I feel it piercing my ear drum just slightly…

The steam billows along the icy metal railroad tracks…

Holding tight to my bag I cringe as I hear loud footsteps approach my small cabin…The door swings open… “Ticket!”he screams… 

The steam billows along the icy metal railroad tracks…

I scramble through my belongings as they are scattered on the dirty wooden planks… out of breath and with a shaky hand I reach forward and hand the large man my ticket…His icy stare lingers along my small hand with suspicion…

The steam billows along the icy metal railroad tracks…

Time stands still as my heart beats so fast…waiting for him… to take his leave… The steam billows along the icy metal railroad tracks…



For the contest: Railway Journeys
1-15-15

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Skat A February 1, 2015 at 1:55 PM MEG, CONGRATULATIONS on your RAILWAY JOURNEY win *ALWAYS* SKAT Meg Anderson February 1, 2015 at 2:07 PM Thank you!

Liam Mcdaid January 28, 2015 at 7:52 AM excellent pen meg beautifully painted Meg Anderson January 28, 2015 at 5:53 PM Liam, hi. Thank you. This one was more of a challenge as I wanted to create more of a story. I could of kept going but I also wanted to leave it hanging.

David Meade January 26, 2015 at 11:54 AM Delightful except for that big handed man!! He gave me the creeps . . . may all your journeys be filled with much love and adventure!! I am going through Meg word withdrawal . . . .you need to post something for me to read!! 7 Meg Anderson January 26, 2015 at 12:16 PM Oh my dear David, you are too funny! I haven't been inspired lately to write. That's when I write. But since you are going through withdrawal I will have to think if something! You are so kind and sweet. I shall ponder on it just for you! Meg

Dr.Ram Mehta January 25, 2015 at 11:58 PM Nice narrative write, congrats on the win, Meg Anderson January 26, 2015 at 1:54 PM Dear Sir, thank you. This was a fun challenge.

Jan Allison January 25, 2015 at 3:45 PM Such a descriptive write - many congrats:-) Hugs Jan xxx Meg Anderson January 26, 2015 at 1:55 PM Jan. You are sweet. This took me to new places.

Eve Roper January 25, 2015 at 2:19 PM Meg , very descriptive story, congratulations on your win, and 7. Blessings eve Meg Anderson January 25, 2015 at 3:27 PM Awe thank you. I enjoy writing for contests! It gives me lots of ideas.

Shadow Hamilton January 25, 2015 at 1:44 PM lovely pen Meg congrats on placing hugs Meg Anderson January 25, 2015 at 1:54 PM Awe thank you! I had writing this one!

Arthur Vaso January 17, 2015 at 9:02 PM There goes my fond memories of train journeys! LOL Loved this story Meg Meg Anderson January 18, 2015 at 7:18 AM Lol Arthur, well this one is set in the Early 1900's where it was more scary than fun. But I have never been on one and have always dreamed of taking a long train ride across the US and stay in a beautiful cabin. And gaze out at the colorful countryside. Maybe someday I will. Thanks. Meg

Maurice Yvonne January 17, 2015 at 7:46 AM This is an excellent write Meg, I hope this does well for you in the contest. (Poems often tell stories that is a good thing. Where can I get me one of those counterfeit train tickets) Meg Anderson January 17, 2015 at 8:13 AM Lol. At your local train station. You are kind thank you!