Distant drumes

sorenbarrett

With feathers of iron and a locomotive swoop, 
The whistle of a siren and a mighty war whoop
Dust of rust, west or bust
Wagon wheel, a scalp to peel
Sea of grass a mountain pass
Stones of bones trail of crumbs
Footprints, embossed in frost distant drums

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  • Tristan Robert Lange

    This poem feels of the wild west and the ills of Western expansion! Great poem! Instant fave! 🌹👏🖤❤️🖤

    • sorenbarrett

      Thank you so much, Tristan. I appreciate your review and your kind words.

      • Tristan Robert Lange

        Your are welcome, Soren!

      • arqios

        Reminds me of what I consider a classic with Spencer Tracy as well as the Oregon Trail.

        • sorenbarrett

          Thank you so much Cryptic Your words are most appreciated thank you so much

        • orchidee

          Ahh, drumes in the title! heehee.

          • sorenbarrett

            Thank you Orchi It is appreciated

          • Thomas W Case

            You take the reader on the journey with you. Excellent work.

            • sorenbarrett

              Thank you, Thomas as always I appreciate your read of the poems and your comments

            • Goldfinch60

              Good words soren, reminding us of times gone by.

              Andy

              • sorenbarrett

                Thank you, Andy yes, a little nostalgia from a time long gone.

              • Teddy.15

                May the drums roll for an encore superb. 🌹

                • sorenbarrett

                  Thank you so much, Teddy. I appreciate your reading this piece and for your kind wishes. Those past drums are always heard as echoes in the mind.



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