Catch a Train... Catch a Train... Catch... (poem) by John Michael Domino on AuthorsDen

Catch a Train... Catch a Train... Catch...
by John Michael Domino → (All Poetry by John Michael Domino)
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I always loved train stories at a kid. Here is a poetic story that has a bit of train humor with a spark of adventure. Enjoy!

Catch a Train... Catch a Train... Click-a-tee-clack we are traveling on the railroad track We hopped on board and we are not worried about going back Catch a Train... Catch a Train... Hear that big ole whistle blow; a chug-a-chug-a chew Smell that coal a burning; it smells like burnt barbeque Catch a Train... Catch a Train... I saw a Hobo hitch a ride, he is now on board; he is my friend That’s good old Bernard Bend; he likes to ride the train till the very end Catch a Train... Catch a Train... The smoke cloud is so thick, you feel and can taste the ashes of hot air We love the adventure of exploring new horizons as we travel without a care. Catch a Train... Catch a Train... Puff -a - puff- a - chew my eyes are burning from the smoke and ash along the way We can’t wait until we get there; where ever, it should be nice, we hope... we pray.... © 2013, John Michael Domino

Reviewed by Annabel Sheila

Reviewed on September 10, 2013

This was fun, John...nicely done.

Anna

Reviewed by Marc Latham

Reviewed on September 5, 2013

Nice railway poem/song John. Particularly like the use of onomatopoeia at the start.

Reviewed by Jms Bell

Reviewed on September 1, 2013

MY GRANDSON LOVES HIS TRAIN SET AND I ENJOY WATCHING HIM ENJOY IT. BUT, OF COURSE, ME AT NEARLY 69 AM REMINDED OF ANOTHER 'TRAIN'. IT NEVER CHANGES DIRECTION BUT CHUGS ON THROUGH DRY WILDERNESSES AND OVER ROUGH, RUGGED ROADS AND THROUGH ALL KINDS OF WHEATHER...MAKING MANY STOPS ALONG THE WAY, WHERE...SOME GET ON AND SOME GET OFF. IT IS MY HOPE AND MY PRAYER THAT IN THE END... WE ALL WILL REACH OUR FINAL HEAVENLY DESTINATION. 'CATCH A TRAIN...CATCH A TRAIN...' A FINE WORK, JOHN, THANKS FOR SHARING. LOVE, BLESSINGS AND FAITH...JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS

Reviewed by Micki Peluso

I love trains! This was an adorable poem. Thanks for sharing it.

Micki

Reviewed by Mr. Ed

There's nothing like Catching a Train; always one of my favorite ways to travel cross country. I especially liked the old steam engines.

Reviewed by Paul Berube

Reviewed on August 31, 2013

Definitely my favorite way to travel. Nicely done, John.

Reviewed by Jane Noponen Perinacci

I remember riding the trains with my mother when I was very young. You brought back pleasant memories. Thank you!

Love ya!

Jane

Reviewed by Ronald Hull

Kids would love this. Unfortunately, most of them can't experience real steam trains like I did as a kid. Fortunately, now with videos, one of steam trains operating in the background of the poem would really help young children understand what the words mean.

Ron

Reviewed by Andy Turner

...and if it's nice you stay.

Nice one, K C Jones :)

Reviewed by Teresa Walker

My grandsons love trains and this is so darling! Love it!

Hugs my friend!
Teresa

Reviewed by Regis Auffray

You bring back memories, John; thank you for sharing. Love, peace, and blessings to you,

Regis