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Beware the Night Train
by Vivian L Dawson → (All Poetry by Vivian L Dawson)
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Mighty is the train, do you
stop here, can I board with
my doggie, oh so dreary are
these rainy nights

For I am running,
I know not where

Distance me from my past,
so that  I might find love the
way it is supposed to be...
where people dance in the
rain and are happy to be

Oh! my thoughts be quiet,
Please
for I do not hear the train
running, only its beams of
light through the
mist the wind is blowing in

Is this in any way a sign?

Suddenly I felt a jarring...
as I was being awakened
from a deep winter's sleep

A nightmare, My beloved
Mother was to tell...as she
hugged my neck and gave
me a kiss...comfortable in
my home of plenty with
my faithful doggie near by

So, beware all of You, let
the terror of
the Night Train pass

Knowing there is a Love
Train to catch as the
whistle blows,
and the conductor roars

All aboard!

(c) Beware the Night Train
13July2011
Vivian L. Dawson

 


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 Reviews of "Beware the Night Train"
Reviewed by Christine Alwin
Reviewed on July 19, 2011
I'm aboard...!!!

Reviewed by Liana Margiva
Reviewed on July 15, 2011
VERY BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Liana Margiva

Reviewed by Mr. Ed
Reviewed on July 15, 2011
Been on that old Night Train; the old Love Train is much better.

Reviewed by ANNA CLOUTIER (Reader)
Reviewed on July 14, 2011
WONDERFUL PIECE OF WORK VIVIAN, EXPRESSING ONE'S TERROR IN THE NIGHT AND MOTHER'S MAKING IT ALL OKAY. BEAUTIFULLY PENNED. ANNA

Reviewed by John Flanagan
Reviewed on July 14, 2011
A soul magnet, Vivian,
a draw to other we often don't know what exactly
and that is part of its lure and charm.
Fine, sustained metaphor with upbeat ending.

John

Reviewed by Laura Fall
Reviewed on July 14, 2011
Wonderfully written poetry indeed Laura

Reviewed on July 14, 2011
intense, the photo compliments well. ~ Morgan

Reviewed by Rory Dall (Reader)
Reviewed on July 14, 2011
Trains don't often feature in poems by women, the night train as a nightmare motif is original. The "doggie" reference cleverly establishes the age of the writer.
I hope you caught your Love Train.

Reviewed by Ron Michael (Reader)
Reviewed on July 14, 2011
What an awesome piece of work!!! I don't know how it's possible but you just seem to get better with each writing. God bless...Ron

Reviewed by Christine Tsen
Reviewed on July 14, 2011
What a brilliant approach to this awesome challenge in life. I became immersed in your words. You give the reader a wonderful vantage point.
Blessings,
Christine

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)
Reviewed on July 14, 2011
Aw, Vivian, I caught that darn Night Train and it took me decades to finally get off of it. Your words are true. Beware! Beware! Beware the Night Train!

Reviewed by Linda Whitted (Reader)
Reviewed on July 14, 2011
Another great poem! You've got the God-given talent pen to paper and entice the reader! Thanks for sharing your poems. Linda


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