My Train of Thought
Steve Cochrane 1955 (Cape)
I lost my train of thought today.
I don't know where it went.
At first, my train was on its way
Expressing what I meant.
I thought I saw it hug the tracks
When going 'round the curve.
That's why I never could relax
From what I did observe!
When out of sight, the whistle blew;
I hope the engineer
Was merely testing what was new
Upon the train this year.
My thought apparently derailed;
Attention was not paid.
My daydreaming is why I failed.
So much for plans well laid!
About this poem
Silliness Once More
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Written on October 03, 2023
Submitted by stevec.24118 on October 03, 2023
Modified by stevec.24118 on October 03, 2023
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Quick analysis:
Scheme | ABAB CDCD EFEF GHGH |
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Closest metre | Iambic tetrameter |
Characters | 474 |
Words | 104 |
Stanzas | 4 |
Stanza Lengths | 4, 4, 4, 4 |
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