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Bye Train

His little heart was beating
As fast as a jack rabbit
being chased by a wolf
It was his first time on a train
All he knew were the faces
Of the people he loved most

We sat next to the window
Securing the best seat
He grabbed my finger
To feel safe, to feel grounded
From side to side he would look
Trying to capture all of the objects whizzing by
“Bye Car”

Between the jerky movements
He laid his head against my chest
His beautiful curly, golden locked head
To feel connected again
Since the chaos of the passing objects
Overwhelmed his delicate senses
“Bye Tree”

Such excitement and amazement
To experience this new world
Moving at break neck speed
Through the eyes of a child
So foreign and larger than life
Yet there was a comfort
As he recognized those things
He saw in his everyday life
“Bye Truck”

Our ride was nearing its end
Exiting, we stood in anticipation
Waiting for the doors to close
The engine roared back to life
We took one long last look
Our hands raised, we waved
Finally, we all shouted in unison
“Bye Train”

February 19, 2010 - NV

posted by Natalie Vartanian @ 1:28 AM