The American Nomad
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I hear the train whistle blowing
Steel wheels sing clickety-clack
The music of tanker and box car
A symphony of timber and track
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It calls for me to travel on
Of the miles ahead there be many
I gather up my bindlestiff
Throw on my cap and Benny
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She pulls a herd of Blackjacks but
An empty freight car is all I need
The travelling home for a hobo
Pulled hard by the steaming steed
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With a belly full of rock soup
There are adventures to be had
And such is the wandering life
Of the great American nomad
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American nomad – perfect
Thanks, Beth! Happy Wednesday to you!
Dear Brad,
GREAT combination of picture and text.
Thanks for sharing
The Fab Four of Cley
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Thank all four of you for your kind words!
It is not everyday one sees the word “bindlestiff” in a poem! Very well done, my dear friend!
Thank you, my friend! Nothing like a little historical language to really give a piece some texture.
A rare and dying breed… “There ain’t no ramblers anymore…” Charlie Daniels said a while back. But you nailed it with grace and art my friend. All the best!
Thank you, Francisco! Cheers, my friend!
You’re welcome my friend!
I can feel that. It’s not me, but I love it vicariously.
Thank you, Jacqui! That means a lot. I appreciate your support.
I have a few blogging friends who live this life, constantly on the road. I find it fascinating, yet I’d probably last about two days.
These ramblers are a unique breed. Like you, I thrive better on a little structure in my life. Thank you, Pete!
Did you ever see that movie Nomadland, Brad? It also gave an interesting view of that lifestyle.
I have not. I will have to look for it. Thank you, Geoff!