To That Dismal Train Somewhere Near Banff
Forgotten, you settle into the earth,
naming stones for each destination missed –
Kamloops, Jasper, Lake Louise – which is worth
each open-mouthed coin laid on the rail, kissed
and reformed into altered currency
no longer capable of carrying
debt or a tourist’s sense of urgency,
only dying days and the wearying
plight of the unmoved. If vines caress your
body, who’s to blame for accepting their
advances? When green subsumes rust, deplore
that too, but enjoy the moments you share,
leaf on metal and glass, the raspy light
tonguing your throat through those long, whistling nights.
I was driving “somewhere near Banff” yesterday!
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I’ve never been there, but maybe someday. Life has a way of sneaking up and pushing me forward…
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The street signs in Banff have Japanese on them, due to the high volume of Japanese tourists, plus a world renowned arts center. Great little town…
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An excellent tourist destination for kids and adults.
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That’s what I’ve heard!
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The kids have the fun; we have our reminiscence and walk.
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