Start reading slowly, then speed up as you get closer to the end.

Locomotion

Clock hands creep at a very slow rate

at the station full of people who wait,

peering anxiously down the line

hoping their train will arrive on time.

Checking their watches,

checking their bags,

checking the details on the name tags.

Holiday makers with buckets and spades,

cool operators in sharp suits and shades.

Mobiles jangle and shatter the nerves

of commuters travelling from the 'burbs;

Carrying laptops,

carrying 'brollies,

swerving to miss the porter's trolleys.

The distant thunder down the track

as travellers leave and then come back.

The clank of wheels as they hurtle by;

the mournful echo of the horn's cry.

Where are you going?

How long will you be?

Will you ever come back to me?

[jools]

Thanks Kath, I really enjoyed this, I alway enjoyed being on the railway station as a child when setting off on our hols, I thought it was the most exciting place to be. I was just thinking of you as they are now playing Chris Rea on the radio. LOL Julie x

[KingoftheCocktails]

Reminded me of my Uncle Bill who used to drive the Queens train.

KOTC

[initial]

Thanks Kath, that was excellent! x

[traindriver]

Trip home always the best at the end of a shift

[Hidden]

Oh I LOVE Chris Rea. Was it driving home for Christmas? They've been playing Road To Hell a lot on my local station. Like that one too - in fact, I can't think of one of his I don't like!!

[sillywitch]

Hi Poems, you are really damned good, I love reading your verses, I might not comment all the time, but you make my day when you,ve put up a beaut

Thank you xxxx

[Hidden]

Did get out of breath trying to read fast was well worth it though made me think of days as a youngster going to seaside on a train all part of sand castles fishn chips with ice cream for pud.

[longlungs]

Hi Kathy I really enjoyed that imagined the whole caboodle and the rhythmic sound of the train. Janexx

[Mavary]

That was nice Poemsgalore. X

[longlungs in reply to Mavary]

Hello Marvary how are you and hubby this weekend ?the last time we spoke you were getting a dodgy throat?and hubby was still suffering? I do hope things have improved since. Janexx

[Mavary in reply to longlungs]

Hi Jane. Mikes a bit better now. His breathing is still bad. He can't do much at all now. It's a bit worrying. My throat has gone to my asthma as I thought it would. Luckily I only get it mildly but it still leaves me with a cough and achey ribs. My gland is sore in my neck as well. I don't feel ill though. How are you?

[Hidden]

Brings back nice memories,txs! xxx