Tunnel Vision
As I watched the sweat roll down
past my chin and down my sides
I stayed determined to keep up
my stamina for this one track ride
I pumped the handcar trolley
through the tunnels twists and turns
keeping my eyes focused
although at times they stung and burned
As I pumped I noticed
my hair go from brown to gray
but that didn't deter me
going down the tunnel track each day
Elation and adrenaline I felt
approaching the light at the very end
and jumping off the handcar trolley
I retired round the bend
4-26-18
Copyright © Cheryl Hoffman | Year Posted 2018
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