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The Train
By Mary Lynn Plaisance
Last edited: Sunday, December 19, 2021
This short story is rated "G" by the Author.
       
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It's a spiritual ride. We will all board that train one day as others will get off.

 THE TRAIN

 

THE TRAIN:
 
At birth we boarded the train and met our parents, and we believe they will always travel by our side.
As time goes by, other people will board the train; and they will be significant i.e. our siblings, friends, children, strangers and even the love of your life. However, at some station our parents will step down from the train, leaving us on this journey alone. Others will step down over time and leave a permanent vacuum.
Some, however, will go so unnoticed that we don't realize they vacated their seats.
 
This train ride will be full of joy, sorrow, fantasy, expectations, hellos, goodbyes, and farewells. Success consists of having a good relationship with all passengers requiring that we give the best of ourselves.
 
The mystery to everyone is:
We do not know at which station we ourselves will step down. So, we must live in the best way, love, forgive, and offer the best of who we are.
 
It is important to do this because when the time comes for us to step down and leave our seat empty we should leave behind beautiful memories for those who will continue to travel on the train of life.
 
I wish you a joyful journey for the coming years on your train of life. Reap success, give lots of love and be happy. More importantly, thank God for the journey!

 

Lastly, I want to thank you for being one of the passengers on my train.

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Reviewed by Ronald Hull
Reviewed on December 20, 2021
I have seen the train used as an analogy for other, unfortunately darker, illustrations.

But your train is very benign and welcoming for all those coming aboard and riding with the rest of us. The train is a bit overloaded right now, so more departing than usual. But many more cars will be added with many more amenities in the future. That's why we have say on the train as long as we can because there are wonders ahead.

Ron


Reviewed on December 19, 2021
My dear friend, as we all have a train that leaves the station, we are the rider as well as the driver and the conductor. We choose our paths as we journey through this path. Sometimes I may stop at stations and meet some other trains and become one of their passengers, for even merely a visit at a stopover, I enjoyed being a passenger in another train before I boarded back my own. The interaction with other trains and the exchanging of knowledge in engineering technology are well-worth the experience.

Merry Christmas, Mary Lynn!!!

Sandie