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“Since 1941” Proclaims the logo On the paper cup Torké Coffee Roasting Company I sip the coffee A train lumbering by Filled with grain A mournful early-morning whistle Announced earlier 1941: my natal year But now A train slowly passing Evokes a childhood memory My maternal grandfather A locomotive engineer Time collapses Looking out the window Many years Overflowing with joyful memories Hopes Dreams Others (few, but too many) Tinged with sadness Disappointments Confusion Anxiety Loneliness What brings This reflection This day In front of this window? A convergence – “Since 1941” and … A train slowly passing© 2013 Thomas W. Cummins
In a dim light... 