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This poem was inspired while I was working a new job, away from my family. In my office late, with rain falling on the window, I heard a train pass.

The poem was written as a non-classical Japanese Tanka. I kept the 5 lines but disregarded the classical 5-7-5-7-7 meter. As a poet, I enjoy the challenge of packing as much meaning as possible into the least number of words.

This Night

Through the falling rain,
a freight train mourns.
Such is my heart,
without you,
this night.
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12 Visitor Comments

monkey
i like the poetry
alexis
hello,that was a nice poem you wrote there good job.
karla
this poem got to me i feel like i was there with you when i read it!
Tynisha
THIS IS A VERY SIMPLE AND SWEET POEM. I UNDERSTAND EXACTLY WHAT UR GOIN THRU
jure'
you are YEZ cool!
Michele
It is sweet, simple, and I undertand the calling of the soul in this poem.
Jessica
I really like this poem
Eileen
Kevin, Words cannot say how inspiring your words are!. Thank you for such a beautiful poem, you are gifted, and thank you for allowing me to share it
Kat
My Boyfriend dumped me this poem reminds me of him I love this poem!I read ever poem and this one is the BEST EVER!
alpan
such a great justice done to such few words. super
James
I am currently apart from the one that I love and will not be with him again for another month. This poem puts into words what I feel every night with out him.
cara
simple beautiful

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