Tuesday, January 13, 2026

1357

 [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🇹🇹 



BLOG HOPPING TODAY WITH 
Challenge: after reading and listening to
Folsom Prison Blues by Johnny Cash: to write an inspired poem 20 lines or less

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SONG CHOICE FOR TODAY
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16 comments:

  1. ms_liliJanuary 13, 2026 at 4:48 PM

    your concluding couplet says it all

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  2. Kim M. RussellJanuary 13, 2026 at 5:31 PM

    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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  3. Ron.January 13, 2026 at 6:13 PM

    Everything has its day...

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  4. DiJanuary 13, 2026 at 7:17 PM

    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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  5. lynn__January 13, 2026 at 8:00 PM

    Transportation in our lifetime has seen many changes for sure! Trains still carry a lot of freight here.

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  6. Jae RoseJanuary 13, 2026 at 8:14 PM

    I love you found the chug-chug of the train! (me too) Jae

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  7. Dwight L. RothJanuary 13, 2026 at 8:59 PM

    Seems change is inevitable, Gillena. Nicely done.

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    1. Gillena CoxJanuary 13, 2026 at 10:24 PM

      Thanks for your appreciation Dwight

      🎇much love

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  8. Linda's Relaxing LairJanuary 13, 2026 at 9:03 PM

    This is fantastic. I do like trains.

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  9. Gillena CoxJanuary 13, 2026 at 10:24 PM

    Thanks for dropping by Linda

    🎇much love

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