Even In the Silence

Listen, he would say. Can you hear him son, way off in the distance. He's coming son. Listen, he's getting louder. Listen carefully son. Pay attention and listen. That's America son. That's life in America. Listen to that engine. Feel the power. That's America growing, powerful, and free. That's American life, Growing, small at first, getting bigger, getting louder. Soon he will be here. Listen son. Listen to that engine. Listen, hear it roar. He's getting closer. Listen to the roar, feel the power of that engine. Look son, up the road, around the bend, there's his smoke over the hill. See son, there he is. Chrome stacks belching smoke. There he is, like a boy turning into a man. Getting bigger Getting stronger Pump your fist son, Grab the air. Blow your horn, He will answer you, and He will talk to you. There he is, blasting by, the big engine roaring, the smoke blowing out of the chrome stacks. There he goes,disappearing into the wind. A wave, a honk, a smile as he heads into the future. Listen son, listen to the silence. He is gone. But more will come. Even in the silence, they are all there. They are coming to deliver America. Do not be afraid. Even in silence, they are there.

7 comments:

  1. The silence of prosperity, evolution --- the beginning of a new world. I enjoyed this silence, it was very loud.

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  2. Inspirational in some aspects. Liked reading it. Seemed that you have written it in a new blog. Hmmm... what happened to the burned toast and coffee?? Coffee over?? lol

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  3. That was silently told!

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  4. Great picture of America!

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  5. G'day Grizz, dropped by for a read, I liked this version of the prompt best.

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  6. Oh now, this post takes me back! Back to the days my Uncle would bring my brother and I to work with him.

    He was an Engineer for Union Pacific. On the days he was not shuttling back and forth South to North, he would take us on a tour.

    It was so much fun. Thank you for taking me back.

    Angela

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  7. Again I apologize for not responding to the comments. If it is not to late I am sorry, sorry, sorry. Your comments were appreciated and the kindness was more than I deserve.

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