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A Thoughtful Moment - March 2020
The Train of Life
Some folks ride the train of life, looking out the rear,
Watching the miles of life roll by and marking every year.
But I don't concern myself with that; I take a different vent.
I look forward to what life holds, and not what has been spent.
So strap me to the engine as securely as can be.
I want to be out on the front, to see what I can see.
I want to feel the winds of change blowing in my face;
I want to see life unfold as I move from place to place.
It's all right to remember, that's part of history-
But up front's where it's happening, there's so much mystery.
The enjoyment of living is not where we have been;
It's looking ever forward to another year or ten.
It's searching all the byways never should you refrain,
For if you want to live your life, you gotta drive the train.
Some folks ride the train of life, looking out the rear,
Watching the miles of life roll by and marking every year.
But I don't concern myself with that; I take a different vent.
I look forward to what life holds, and not what has been spent.
So strap me to the engine as securely as can be.
I want to be out on the front, to see what I can see.
I want to feel the winds of change blowing in my face;
I want to see life unfold as I move from place to place.
It's all right to remember, that's part of history-
But up front's where it's happening, there's so much mystery.
The enjoyment of living is not where we have been;
It's looking ever forward to another year or ten.
It's searching all the byways never should you refrain,
For if you want to live your life, you gotta drive the train.