Train Station Blues.

The train moves away, as if in slow motion
My heart beats beside yours amidst the emotion
Crowds line the platform, yet… I feel so alone
The wind blowing chilly, my heart feels like stone 
I stand in a daze, lost in our reveries 
recalling our love, flowing with memories
Your train rounds the bend, and you’re out of sight
Alone, I stand frozen in this heartless, cruel night 
I head for our home. Each step like a mile
Tears flow down my cheeks while to strangers I smile
The door to our home! Forlorn, I reach for our key
Step into loneliness, I cry, as desolation taunts me     
In the warmth of the fire, I begin to feel better 
Reach into my handbag, and take out your letter
Loving words bring comfort and strength to my mind
Wrap themselves around me, and peace, at last, I find    

Reviews

[Soren]

How we reach out for small signs to comfort us when we miss someone. The touch of a letter or photo a piece of clothing or furniture all may be comforting. I feel the missing and longing in this poem. It is touching and somewhat sad. Carefully and nicely written

[Marie]

Thank you for kindly reading and for your very heartwarming review, dear Soren...

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Back in 1970, this was I.
Patty left from a visit to Carbondale....

and as the train was pulling out...I was stopped by the crossing gates and had to watch the train go by me...
I had hours of a good cry...
Funny how situations hit us...and then how seeing those same landmarks bring the emotion back....and in this case your poem.
Beautifully mournful piece.
j.

[Marie]

Dear J... Thank you for sharing your very poignant memory with me. I feel both privileged and honoured to read your so sad words. Tears are only rain to make love grow! Thank you for reading and for your so kind comment, dear J...

[Tumi]

This poem beautifully expresses feelings of sadness and longing. The imagery, like the cold night and the warmth of home, really helps convey the emotions. To make it even stronger. Overall, it's a heartfelt piece!,.

[Marie]

Thank you for reading and for your kind comment, Tumi...

[Tom]

Perhaps despite the sad departing the lover's letter brings reassurance and promise of commitment when both are once again embrace and are united....

Fne, flowing words in poetic form brimming with emotion and romance!!

[Marie]

Thank you so very much for kindly reading and for your very kind words, dear Tom.
Hope you are back! Have missed you and your delightful poems.
Will go check now!
Wishing you a very lovely evening to enjoy and an equally lovely long weekend too, dear friend...