Choo Choo Tune

(for Theo Erickson)

Trains ain't made to fly. 

They are made to tow

all the goods we love

and blow their whistle

loud enough to stop

and say, "Hello!"

Trains are boys toys,

but cool girls like 'em
too. They make funny
noises like choo choo,
beep beep, and the brakes 
go squeak squeak!

I ride a cool train

that goes underground!

It takes me to my

writing spot where

I can see the sun come
up and watch the pretty people

walking 'round my city.

Trains make me happy.

Photo courtesy of Craig Ruttle