Crash and Burn

An air of hopeful expectation

fills this enclosed space,

sparks fly from the rails,

brakes begin to squeal,

the string of destruction commences.

Hopes incinerate

with the clashing of unstoppable forces.

Angry explosions of fire erupt,

uncontrolled motion's result.

Windows shatter.

Paint curls from the walls.

The symphony of blaring horns reaches its crescendo.

In the aftermath of this train wreck

cries of the injured are heard

begging for it all to end.

Then the door to their pain finally closes,

and silence triumphs over all.