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The Red Train, to the north pole of course

To The North Pole Of Course (Part Two) The farmlands, bridges and countrysides woosh by in a rush then vanish before my eyes at a hundred and twenty six miles per hour. My mind is traveling at the speed of Donner and Blitzen. It goes through a magical hourglass only to nestle inside a cinnamon scented wagon that is infused with the clanking of fine china cups. A peppery scent of hot chocolate perfumes the air and lands on my palate, sweetly. While I am being ushered forth into Christmas, I sift through time, backpedaling swifter than Santa's mistletoe kiss. I hear his rippling laughter and melt like butter. My extra sensory perception picks up the echoes through the halls of my memory and I say to myself, " I think I'm going home, to the North Pole of course."

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Christina Bowring

Date: 11/9/2023 11:24:00 PM

Back again! This part two is absolutely thrilling and enthralling going at the speed of light! What terrific imagination on display here, ‘cinnamon scented wagon’ peppery scent of hot chocolate’. Love the ending and I’m too, a big child at heart (Peter Pan) I wish this was longer actually as it was so enjoyable. Hope you will write more seasonal themed poems. Thank you for a very entertaining read. Hugs and smiles xx :):)

Eve Roper

Date: 11/9/2023 8:47:00 PM

Christmas is nearing and I really not ready to plan for it. Your Narrative was enjoying my friend. I did travel on a train when in my teens, from Chicago to Corpus Christi where I was born. Many blessings your way my friend.

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 11/7/2023 3:32:00 PM

wow, you relayed so much so quickly--like riding a word train as I read this narrative poem. That was genius, truly genius! It flowed and captured my attention. Have to fav this one. Enjoy your evening, Sara

Mystic Rose Rose
Date: 11/7/2023 3:54:00 PM

Glad you enjoyed it, you must be a child at heart like me then :)

Ink Empress

Date: 11/7/2023 7:54:00 AM

Wow this made my thoughts run fast to catch up with the speed of what your words have described here! Thats how impactful your words is! I really love also the line “ through the halls of my memory“ deep! Beautiful flow and brilliant diction! Always a pleasure reading you! Sending you light today and always

Mystic Rose Rose
Date: 11/7/2023 3:53:00 PM

Thank you Ink, you are always so encouraging, you and your uplifting words, :)

Bill Baker

Date: 11/7/2023 7:23:00 AM

The peppery sent of hot chocolate is perfect as sit in the train looking out the window at the lovely scenery as we flash through the snow, heading to the North Pole. I love it. Write On! my friend. Bill

Mystic Rose Rose
Date: 11/7/2023 3:52:00 PM

Glad you enjoyed the journey towards, hoping to write more in the future