Grandpa was a railroad man most of his life
he worked the Rio Grande for forty years
rode the rails and kept the trains moving.
He collapsed and died running along side a train
to get back aboard at the last minute,
he was fifty-five.
Grandpa died 5 months before I was born.
6 comments:
this is a marvelous train. is that a true story about your grandpa or a song? if it is your story i am sorry for your loss, though he sounds like he was a wonderful man. xo
Wonderful card Deann - I echo Michele’s question and comments. Xo
wow, only 55 ...
Wonderful piece Deann. I'm sorry about your grandfather. 55 is very young.
Your art echoes your story about your Grandpa, Deann. Well done piece of history...and piece of your heart. Thanks for sharing it with us.
Another great plaxing Deann! What a gorgeous old & rustic steam locomotive!!! And of corse the lyrics are perfect for this!
STay well & best wishes Katrin
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