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Whenever I Hear A Train
by Melissa R Mendelson
Thursday, June 23, 2011
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Whenever I hear a train, I want to run. |
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Whenever I Hear A Train
by, Melissa R. Mendelson
Whenever I hear a train,
I want to run.
I always wanted to run.
Since I was a child,
I would stand before the open door,
but then the door would slam shut.
I never knew
where it was
that I was supposed to go,
and instead of running free,
I caught the wrong train,
ending up
on the other side
of my world.
And I hear it now.
The ticket is in my hand,
and the path
is finally clear.
But I still don’t know
where it is
that calls me,
has called to me
since that first train whistle.
I’m scared.
Change is hard
especially for me,
but I’ve let the world
pass me by.
I’m done running on empty.
I’m done standing still.
The train’s coming,
coming
to take me
home.
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| Reviewed by Melissa Mendelson |
6/30/2011 |
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Wow. Thank you, everyone. I hope all of you has a great 4th of July weekend!
Take care.
Melissa |
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| Reviewed by Christine Tsen |
6/29/2011 |
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Powerful lines of poetry, Melissa!
Blessings,
Christine |
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| Reviewed by Joyce Bell |
6/23/2011 |
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| WELL DONE...WITH GREAT IMAGERY, ENJOYED. THANKS FOR SHARING. LOVE, BLESSINGS & FAITH...JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS |
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| Reviewed by Deb Case |
6/23/2011 |
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There is a conductor aboard the train
Who will gently show you to a seat by the window
Sit quietly and observe while you catch your breath
Outside waits a sunshine who's beams will guide you |
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| Reviewed by Regis Auffray |
6/23/2011 |
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Such a meaningful metaphorical write, Melissa. I think that the theme that you are sharing is timeless and universal for many in this life/world. Thank you. Love and best wishes to you,
Regis |
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| Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader) |
6/23/2011 |
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| I quite understand the allure of the train whistle. Change is difficult. Staying in an environment that is not happy may be easy, but if you are not happy, catch that train, let it take you wherever you want it to. |
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