In Life You're Like A Signaller. Poem by David Boyce

In life you're like a Signaller.

In life you're like a Signaller,
Trying to get a clear path ahead,
But sometimes issues arise,
And diversions are required instead.

We all would like to stay on greens,
And sit comfortably as planned,
But life doesn't always flow like that,
When things start to get out of hand.

So often running on cautions,
The route set ahead on yellow,
Not knowing what's around the corner,
Unable to sit relaxed and mellow.

In life you're like a Signaller,
So many reasons could be said,
Unfortunately when it's your time to leave,
That signal will be on red.

In life you're like a Signaller,
But sadly when it ends,
We will all gather from all grades,
As true railway colleagues and friends.


Written by David Boyce
02 November 2016

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