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The Train: A poem (and audio)

The Train

Image Credit; Tobias Reich @ Unsplash
the train
hissed 
the platform was empty
it sweated its breath
that turned to mist
no one about
no ladies or gentry
the passengers were late
did they expect it to wait?
did they exist?
the air was cold
the night was old
the train
hissed
it sweated its breath
that turned to mist
no tickets were sold



—Lesley Scoble, December 2025

Audio – The Train

The Train | Lyrics and Sound Production © Lesley Scoble (voice AI‑generated) Please do not reproduce, remix, or use this song without my permission.


Thank you
Thank you, Sadje, for your inspirational #WDYS photo prompts.
Thanks also to photographer, Tobias Reich @ Unsplash for the image that sparked this poem.
To explore more of Sadje’s poetry and prompts, please follow the link.
And above all, thank you, dear reader, for spending time with my poem.
As it’s New Years’s Eve, all that remains is to wish you health and happiness in 2026.

Happy New Year my friends!

Happy New Year card | Digital ink and watercolour©️Lesley Scoble

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20 responses to “The Train: A poem (and audio)”

  1. murisopsis Avatar
    murisopsis

    A very Happy New Year to You!!

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  2. restlessjo Avatar
    restlessjo

    Wishing you a healthy, happy New Year xx

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    1. Maggie sirmon Avatar
      Maggie sirmon

      A little spooky as I choose to listen to the AI version .Clever !

      Happy New Year to you and continue your wonderful work! 💕

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      1. lesleyscoble Avatar
        lesleyscoble

        Enormous thanks, Maggie! A very happy new year to you, my friend 🥳💕

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  3. Melissa Lemay Avatar
    Melissa Lemay

    Platform 9 3/4.

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    1. lesleyscoble Avatar
      lesleyscoble

      Lumos! Amicus!! 🪄

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  4. robbiesinspiration Avatar
    robbiesinspiration

    I enjoyed this, Lesley. Happy New Year.

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    1. lesleyscoble Avatar
      lesleyscoble

      Thank you, Robbie! 🥳 Happy New Year to you!

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  5. Sadje Avatar
    Sadje

    A very interesting scenario in this poem Lesley. Loved the song/ rendition of it too. Thanks for joining in.

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    1. lesleyscoble Avatar
      lesleyscoble

      thank you for the inspiration, Sadje 🤗

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      1. Sadje Avatar
        Sadje

        It’s my pleasure dear friend

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      2. lesleyscoble Avatar
        lesleyscoble

        🤗🤗🤗

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  6. Violet Lentz Avatar
    Violet Lentz

    Mysterious verse! Happy New Year!

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    1. lesleyscoble Avatar
      lesleyscoble

      Thanks, Violet. Happy New Year! 🥳

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  7. Indira Avatar
    Indira

    Interesting take, Lesley.

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    1. lesleyscoble Avatar
      lesleyscoble

      Thank you, Indira 🙏

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  8. purplepeninportland Avatar
    purplepeninportland

    I like your take on the prompt.

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    1. lesleyscoble Avatar
      lesleyscoble

      Thank you so much 🙏 May I wish you a very happy new year. 💕

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      1. purplepeninportland Avatar
        purplepeninportland

        Have a happy and healthy 2026!

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      2. lesleyscoble Avatar
        lesleyscoble

        🤗🤗🤗

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