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I want to thank you all for the get well cards that are still coming in to Leah wishing her health and blessings as she battles with sickness. These are some very bright spots in her day and I can’t thank you enough. Also a big thanks to Rhonda Galizia for the great book for Leah to read and to Susan De Vegter for her kindness as well.

Monday, July 14, 2008

One Hundred Box Cars

Red skies spar with the glistening steel.

Lonesome tracks lain unto broken trails reveal.

One hundred box cars are filled with old lost men.

Traveling west; searching; chasing hope once again.

The night heaves and falls to the blackness tucked neatly in.

Rails run clackty clack; old men sleep off the day’s early gin.

One hundred box cars slip surreptitiously through the night.

One hundred box cars carrying lost hope to mornings new light.

J. Allen Wilson © 7/2008

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Reviewed by D Johnson

Reviewed on July 21, 2008

Allen, excellent writing, and, as always, best wishes to you and Leah.

Peace,
Dan

Reviewed by Joyce Bowling

Reviewed on July 18, 2008

A beautiful write indeed...I too agree with Karla...
Blessings and warmest wishes,
Joyce B.

Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado

Reviewed on July 14, 2008

Beautiful write, J. Allen; very nice!

(((HUGS))), much love, and prayers to you and Leah~

As awlays, your Texas friend, Karen Lynn. :D

Reviewed by Karen Vanderlaan

Reviewed on July 14, 2008

lovely depth to this!

Reviewed by Ed Matlack

Reviewed on July 14, 2008

What Karla said, to the hundreth power...ed

Reviewed by Barbara Smith

Reviewed on July 14, 2008

Allen, this poem reminds me of stories my Dad told me years ago about hopping trains across the U.S. to find work. Brought back many fond memories of the wonderful tales my Dad would tell us children. Allen, you & Leah have been on my lips and on my mind many times through the day & night - let me just say, "I'm think of you both and I'm "expecting" a blessing to come. I hope all is well with you Allen - keep your chin up and keep these wonderful writing coming our way. I haven't been to active on AD for the last few days because I've been so busy. Take care now & if I can do anything for you two let me know. God Bless both of you.

Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner

Reviewed on July 14, 2008

That long train of cars carrying nothing but good wishes for your Leah and you - mine are in there, somewhere. :)

(((HUGS))), love and prayer, Karla.

Are YOU okay? Everyone asking about Leah, what about YOU? Do you need anything (besides the obvious)?

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