Tracks heading away
Endless opportunities
At their distant end
But lush green surrounds lend hope
To my current position
By Robbie Cheadle
Written for Colleen Chesebro’s poetry challenge. You can join in here: https://colleenchesebro.com/2020/08/18/colleens-2020-weekly-tanka-tuesday-poetry-challenge-no-191-photoprompt/
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Well done 👍, Robbie bravo 👏
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Thank you, Yassy. I am breaking my poetry drought.
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Welcome, Robbie. I am very happy to hear that.
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Love the sound of a train
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I do too, Annette. When I was little, my sister and I used to stand under the bridge and listen to the train going over. It was thrilling.
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Well done, Robbie. Those opportunities are waiting for us. I love the journey! ❤
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I’m glad you related to this, Colleen.
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Robbie, this looks like the abandoned railroad track on Bermuda…it runs the length of the entire island and was used to transport food and supplies from America to Europe during the Second World War…it is now a gorgeous walking path through the center of the island…I walked it!
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You have done such great things, John. I have not been there but would also be fascinated by an abandoned and historical railway track. I really hope this pandemic ends soon and we can start travelling again. I missed out on Poland this year and our trip to the UK. I am desperate to see the medieval kitchen at Glastonbury Abbey.
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Yes, we are also so eager to travel again, and are planning our Santorini trip again, with a trip to French vineyards as well…let’s hope the world can get its act together to solve this health crisis…
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I like the contrast between the far away opportunities and the lush green at home.
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Hi Frank, yes that was a subtle message that we should make the best of our current circumstances and not wait for a future situation which may, or may not, change our lives.
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Well done!
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Thank you, Bette.
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Lovely, Robbie!
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Thank you, Billy Ray.
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Oh, this is wonderful! It jumped right off the screen at me. Brava!!
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Thank you, Liz, that is great to hear.
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Fantastic, Robbie – always lovely to have a ray of hope. Toni x
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Thank you, Toni, I’m glad you enjoyed this post.
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Beautiful and lush green awaits a beautiful day. Great poem, Robbie ❤️❤️❤️
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Thank you, Kamal. I am so glad you liked this.
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You are always welcome dear Robbie ❤️❤️❤️❤️
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Nice one Robbie. Glad to hear you’re back writing poetry. I’ve had a break from Colleen’s poetry challenge too – glad to be back.
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Yes, it is nice to be writing poetry again. Things are looking up.
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Indeed. Happy writing Robbie. 🙂
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Beautiful, 👍
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Thank you, Eleonora.
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Hi Robbie. A lovely poem full of hope,
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Thank you, Kim. I try to be positive and hopeful.
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You said a whole lot in a very small amount of words. I usually focus on the end of the tracks. I love that you noticed the green verdure.
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Thank you, Jacqui. I try to make the most of my now and not only focus on the future.
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Love the hope in this.
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Hi Jude, I’m glad you like it. You have reached the end of the week unscathed and I hope you have a good weekend and feel more relaxed.
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I have but the “bombshell news” drops tomorrow. I’m ready to face it though.
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Oh dear, wishing you luck and strength, Jude.
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I love travelling by train. Hope the future holds many good things for you.
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Thank you, Tandy.
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Lovely Robbie and hopeful…both in the present and future..xx
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Thank you, Sally. I’m glad you enjoyed it.
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I really like this, Robbie.
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Thank you, Jennie.
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You’re welcome, Robbie.
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I spent a lot of time as a kid walking on the rails below our home. I loved thinking about where the train could take me and also loved the spots near it. You captured that double love well in a few words.
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Thank you, Elizabeth. I also spent a part of my child living in a house near a railroad. We loved standing under the bridge and listening to the train rattling overhead.
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We always threatened to walk over the trestle, but fortunately never did.
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Beautiful and hopeful adventures Robbie 🙂 x
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Thank you, Debby.
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🙂
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Reblogged this on Where Genres Collide Traci Kenworth YA Author & Book Blogger for all Genres as well as craft books and commented:
Oh, what a nice idea!
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Thank you, Traci.
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You’re welcome, Robbie!
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May we continue to see the hope in all of our travels.
Even if just from one room to another.
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Thank you, Jules. I agree.
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An inspiring poem, combining hope for the future with an appreciation for the present. Thanks for sharing it, Robbie.
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My pleasure, Olga. I’m glad you like it.
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Lovely poem to the image Robbie, yes I hope those tracks lead us all to a positive destination..
May our hearts be straight and true..
Love and warm Hugs your way Robbie.. ❤
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Thank you, Sue. I always try to be positive with my poetry.
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❤ 💚🙏
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I love the hope your poem offers in the future and now, Robbie:)
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Thank you, Denise.
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Nice one, Robbie.
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Thank you, Teri.
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Robbie, a delightful and evocative poem filled with the hope in the future and the lush surroundings of the present! Well done and a joy to read your poetry! Xx
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Thank you, Annika. I’m glad you enjoyed this poem.
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Lovely Tanka, Robbie! I love the message of hope. We do have to enjoy the journey as we head toward our goals. ❤ xo
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Thank you, Vashti. It’s been a while since I wrote any poetry.
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