39.

a train whistle

off in the distance

rising strongly

above the den of the traffic

upon the street down below

the train blowing its horn

coming from somewhere far off

going somewhere

straight away winding

bending

between traffic signals

deafening

shaking

the sound of the tracks

rolling along the earth

Buddha Babies: Seeking Reflections Along the Way

1989-90

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