Irene Margaret Mc Kanny

At Birth We Boarded The Train

At birth we boarded the train
and met our parents, and we
believe they will always travel
on our side.

However, at some station
our parents will step down from
the train, leaving us on this
journey alone.

As time goes by,
other people will board the train;
and they will be significant
our siblings, friends, children,
and even the love of your life.

Many will step down
and leave a permanent vacuum.
Others will go so unnoticed
that we don’t realize
they vacated their seats.

This train ride will be full of joy,
sorrow, fantasy, expectations,
hellos, goodbyes, and farewells.
Success consists of having a
good relationship with all
passengers requiring that we
give the best of ourselves.

The mystery to everyone is:
We do not know at which station
we ourselves will step down.
So, we must live in the best way,
love, forgive, and offer the best
of who we are.

It is important to do
this because when the time
comes for us to step down
and leave our seat empty

we should leave behind beautiful
memories for those who will
continue to travel on the train of life.

I wish you a joyful journey on the
train of life.
Reap success and give lots of love.
More importantly, thank God for the
journey.

Lastly, I thank you for being one of
the passengers on my train