Caboose

 


An ancient train moves East
into a time little remembered 
except by those who recall
exotic lands and people
whose mystery was lost
by the passing of time


As red lights signal a passing freight
a fluorescent sign advertise a bowling alley
where shattering pins highlight weeks end
an untold amount of beer is consume


Close by, the latest movie is being featured
at a movie house that has escaped demolishing
still couples cuddle in back aisles 
with the sound of popcorn 
exploding


An old engine roars into time
red warning lights stop
clanging ceases
gate ascends
night moves on

I cannot help but notice
the absent red caboose

Marvin Young