[last train to San Fernando photo from Google]
One day the train
Chugged along its rails
And rested
Never again to whistle
Clank or chug
Then the buses rolled
With people kids and goods
The way things change
After long long semesters
© gillena cox 2026
##all of the railways were finally closed on December 28th, 1968 in Trinidad🇹🇹
SONG CHOICE FOR TODAY
your concluding couplet says it all
ReplyDeleteThanks for your appreciation Lisa
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I think we should use railways and canals more, and forget about lorries and airfreight, Gillena. I miss the old trains.
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Everything has its day...
ReplyDeleteYes indeed Ron
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I have recently started taking the train to the city, three hour trek due to issues driving. It's quite enjoyable. Nostalgic poem.
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Transportation in our lifetime has seen many changes for sure! Trains still carry a lot of freight here.
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I love you found the chug-chug of the train! (me too) Jae
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Seems change is inevitable, Gillena. Nicely done.
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This is fantastic. I do like trains.
ReplyDeleteThanks for dropping by Linda
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