Rumble Thump

by Jesse Shanks

Rumble thump
the train goes bump, bump, bump
rolling into the night
an old sound, an old soundtrack
to hopes and fears,
wishes and dreams.

Rumble thump
i hear the cat jump, jump, jump
reaching for that place
an often used spot,
of warmth and safety,
peace and quiet

Rumble thump
the guns go crump, crump, crump
off in the distance
an old battle of men fighting
for life and freedom
security and peace

Rumble thump
Rumble thump

Rumble thump
I hear my heart pump, pump, pump
carrying the force of life
through my body
for love and wishes
dreams and freedom