Return Ticket

Little toy trains
little toy tracks
are what remains
of childhood acts
The toys from then
pulled out again
bring thoughts forgot

© Stephen W. Buchanan 2023

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I know, late for Christmas, but I forgot this was a Christmas song when the “Little toy trains, little toy tracks” line got stuck in my head. It brought back memories, so that is where it took me for the poem. The song “Old Toy Trains” was by Roger Miller, but once I looked it up I better remember the Glen Campbell cover version my parents played when I was young. (I even remember this album cover. 😁)

Nightmarity

I sought a prayer
with care forgot
then caught aware
you’re there but not
In sleep my dreams
all seep with streams
of mellow hell

© Stephen W. Buchanan 2023

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On the Safe Side

Impose your will!
Go out and roam
at least until
the cows come home!
Though do you know
what time they show?
Do be early…

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