Train

Through shoeless feet I feel The ground trembling I thrust my fist into the air And pump it up and down The blast of the horn drives me back a step I yell, but my voice will not rise above the beast’s roar My heart’s beat begins to match the rhythm from the sound Of its massive wheels and my head swoons as I watch the cars gently roll from side to side…Powerful and terrifying It seems to lift me off my feet and pull me closer I am afraid the steel monster will devour me My legs will not let me back away At last I see the bright red caboose I wave my arms wildly and in answer To my exaggerated welcome A grey sleeved arm Slips out the window The gloved hand waves The roar subsides The trembling vanishes On weakened knees I cross the tracks