Train Tracks

I'm standing there
I haven't moved
I feel the wind in my hair
My feet are glued

I hear the whistle blow
I can see the light
This you should know
It ends tonight

The tracks start to shake
It's coming so fast
They won't brake
And the pain won't last

There will just be pieces
Everyone will stare
There will be speeches
Because they think they care

The signs were there
If only they knew
This wasn't a dare
Choo choo...

*Written on July 4th, 2017*
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Williams Avatar
July 6, 2017 at 6:13 AM
Its a sad situation when a person feels so alone and desperate that he or she considers ending it all. You have addressed a deeply disturbing issue Lily in a most creative way. Perhaps you would like to read my Hallelujah- from the mouth of Babes, and Starry Starry night, and let me know what you think?...Maria
Raynes Avatar
July 4, 2017 at 10:28 PM
wow, this is so abrupt, lovely flow to your writing Lily, looking forward to more.... I love the heading too.
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