Train Tracks
he could not
go with her
not this time
she had to do this
a l o n e
so he stayed behind
and took care of things
all the things required of the living
and the world still turned
even if there were parts still flooded
and the seasons changed
giving way to the wind
the return of spring
fresh flowers in a ring
for life is for the living
dance and sing
no, love’s not free
wouldn’t want it to be
its ransom paid in full
at departure
and only the brave
would board
its train
a passenger
of the rain
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