Train of Souls

A train in the distance is saying goodbye
                            it whispers a sigh in my ear
It whistles its sadness, forlorn in the sky
                              it billows a soft, misty tear

The souls that it carries now travel afar
                              their destination unknown
I wonder, could this be how I will depart
               when comes time to pass of my own

A peaceful transition, I think that would be 
                               a journey not taken alone
A whistling reminder to those that remain
                        perhaps it’s time now to atone
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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De Beaulieu Avatar
February 7, 2019 at 5:41 PM
Hello Pete, Oh.. this poem is beautifully written. Have a nice evening my friend. Love xxxx-ooooo.
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February 12, 2019 at 2:27 PM
Your welcome. xxxx-oooo.
Gentile Avatar
February 7, 2019 at 6:24 PM
Thanks so much Darlene xxoo
Morris Avatar
December 13, 2018 at 1:47 PM
Beautiful poem! I love the imagery.
Gentile Avatar
December 13, 2018 at 2:15 PM
Thank you so much Ed, So kind of you to comment !!
One Avatar
November 25, 2018 at 7:50 AM
Deep stuff Mike.. Have a nice Sunday.. Great train of thoughts...
Gentile Avatar
November 25, 2018 at 10:11 AM
Thanks SO, hope you enjoy your Sunday as well!!!
Pandit Avatar
November 25, 2018 at 7:49 AM
Deep in thoughts..reflective on life..well done, Mike.
Gentile Avatar
November 25, 2018 at 10:11 AM
Thanks so much Vijay !!
Cunningham Avatar
November 25, 2018 at 7:48 AM
You're right Mike, we should be able to travel at very short notice, we don't know the day or the hour . Tom
Gentile Avatar
November 25, 2018 at 10:10 AM
Thanks Tom !!
Sands Avatar
November 25, 2018 at 7:14 AM
Very nice , thought provoking poem Mike! Well done. Happy Sunday :)
Gentile Avatar
November 25, 2018 at 10:09 AM
Thanks Heidi and a Happy Sunday to you too Xxoo
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