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Arnfinn
post Jan 22 18, 04:36
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Train Journey

No excitement—
slow rotation…
wheels slip brake shoes,
dynamic motors grumble— pulse;
carriages exhale in a rush of grit and dust.
Un-tethered the silvered eel dissolves into the
black-circle of enchantment— screaming with fright.

Within the train
Sway— rattle— bounce.
We sit Rae and me, knees barely
apart— our thoughts blended silence.

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post Jan 23 18, 11:54
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An enchanting picture, John. I like it.

Not sure I understand one of the images, though... the silvered eel. I may need some help with that?

Also, just a grammatical note: ... Rae and I ...

deLighting in your writing, Daniel sun.gif


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post Jan 30 18, 04:58
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G'day Daniel.

Thank you for your comments--a reflection

silver eel...a silver bodied passenger train.

"me" passes the grammar test.

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post Jan 31 18, 15:26
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Arnfinn - Love train poems - rhythm of the blues to me.

Within the train
Sway— rattle— bounce.
We sit Rae and me, knees barely
apart— our thoughts blended silence.

This stanza is a nice contrast to the noise going on above. Enjoyed this - RC
 
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post Feb 6 18, 23:35
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G'day R C


The subway, train stations, are full of action.

An easy subject to write about.


Thank you for your comments.

Regards,

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post Feb 8 18, 13:41
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Ah... NOW I see your silvered eel squirming along the tracks! Thanks.

but... We = Rae and I (sat).... me didn't sit!

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post Aug 10 18, 09:57
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instead of motor why not engine. You have already mentioned grit and train therefore a steam train
no mention of subways in this good poem


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