Phantom Train of Thought

Now there's a phantom locomotive train
In the expanse of my only brain
I ride that train more often than not
I'm just a hobo on a train of thought

Just a hobo just a hobo
On a train of thought

The tunnel's dark but not too wide
The train never gets to the other side
It doesn't stop at any stations
Better cancel all your reservations

Just a hobo just a hobo
On a train of thought

If you jump off a train that's moving slow
You might end up stubbing your toe
Hit the ground running then you roll
Watch out for that telegraph pole

Just a hobo just a hobo
On a train of thought

The fireman's black from head to toe
Smile's like a diamond in the coal
If he gives the embers a little poke
All his work will go up in smoke

Just a hobo just a hobo
On a train of thought

One time this train got off the track
Lost some time and blew its stack
Box cars were strewn to every angle
In a tangled wreck of rectangles

©1997 Stefan des Lauriers