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Michael

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Member Rara Avis

since 1999-08-13

Posts 7666
California

0 posted 2015-12-12 03:26 PM

Destiny

Destiny, a slow-moving train,
Quite the story to tell.
At early age, well dipped in pain,
A man will see his well.
He'll kid himself, think he can turn
The way that this train goes.
Each try, another bridge will burn
As he long before knows.

The engines fueled by frustration,
The train will pick up speed.
Mind recalling each narration,
While harrowing the deed.
He'll try again, just to forget
What chance brought him before.
No brakes, just screeches of regret
While still gathering more.

In youth, he thought he could fight it.
Now clear in his eyes,
Knowledge he will never right it
Though his mouth still denies.
Hugging the rails all through the curves,
As bridges madly sway,
He wonders now if he deserves
What lies just up the way.

End of the line, he's rode it out.
There's nowhere left to go.
And "all his way" without a doubt
The evidence will show.
Destiny no train, just a scream
On the hot rails to hell.
No story to tell, just a dream,
And one that don't end well.

Michael Anderson

12/12/2015

[This message has been edited by Michael (12-12-2015 07:45 PM).]

Ticklefingers
Senior Member
Posts 710
Louisiana

1 posted 2015-12-12 07:50 PM

quote:
"Each try, another bridge will burn
As he long before knows.

Taking a hit in the dark is one thing, but taking one when you see it coming is either 'Stupid or Holy'.

Had fun with this one Michael, sort of.

88's friend

She told me "play one for your supper Danny and maybe you'll get breakfast".

rainyday
Member
Posts 304
Heartland USA

2 posted 2015-12-13 11:14 AM

I could hear that train upon the rails.
Poignant write, one that lingers.

Well done Poet Michael
rainy J

Margherita
Member Seraphic

since 2003-02-08

Posts 22236
Eternity

3 posted 2015-12-13 01:36 PM

quote:
Though his mouth still denies.
Hugging the rails all through the curves,
As bridges madly sway,
He wonders now if he deserves
What lies just up the way.

What a powerful write, dear Michael. When we feel as if we were to arrive to the end station of our "personal" train, it sure looks as if we have not profited from all our chances to somehow fulfill our expectancies. And still we know from the beginning that we are always worthy of love and especially of His love. So, what lies just up the way will be immensely soothing. And well deserved, through all the sufferings.

You are an exceptional Poet.

Love and peace.
Margherita ... may the Christmas cap on the smiley induce you to smile too

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