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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28 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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  10. Melissa LemayJanuary 14, 2026 at 9:43 AM

    I like the pace and tone of your poem, Gillena. There is a sense of definitive ending in the beat.

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    1. Gillena CoxJanuary 15, 2026 at 10:57 AM

      Thanks for your appreciation Melissa

      🎇much love

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  11. brudbergJanuary 14, 2026 at 2:12 PM

    I prefer trains.... I liked them a lot better (and they are making a comeback)

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  12. lillianthehomepoet.wordpress.comJanuary 14, 2026 at 8:42 PM

    We do not own a car. Have not owned one since we moved to Boston in 1997. Even here, when we spend winter's Jan/Feb/and early March in San Diego, California, we have senior bus passes and either take public transportation or walk. We use the train system a lot in Boston. Recently took the train to New York City rather than flying. I wish the states would put more money in to the rail system as they have in Europe and other countries.

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  13. shaun/tenzenmenJanuary 15, 2026 at 2:18 AM

    I met someone in Sydney about a decade ago, who had to go to school by seaplane each day (back in the 40s or 50s). As a kid that would feel amazing (at least for a while!)

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  14. Rosemary Nissen-WadeJanuary 15, 2026 at 2:29 AM

    It's such a shame! Train is my favourite form of travel.

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  15. Gillena CoxJanuary 15, 2026 at 10:56 AM

    Thanks for dropping by Rosemary

    🎇much love

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  16. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiJanuary 19, 2026 at 4:51 PM

    Wonderful poem, Gillena. I often wonder why train travel fell out of favor

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  17. Gillena CoxJanuary 19, 2026 at 7:58 PM

    Thanks for dropping by Pat

    🎇much love

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