Train of Thought

<i>Train of Thought</i> presents a collection of poetry that contains a unique and intriguing compilation of themes. As bold as it is vulnerable it combines elements to create a vivid depiction of a broad spectrum of emotions. Through her graceful writing ability Barbara C. Johnson fearlessly captures the basis of life's emotional essence. Interspersed with her poems are short prose passages exploring her thoughts further.</p> These verses seek to examine the positive and negative feelings that the experiences of life awakens. They trace a pathway of ideas and imagination ultimately unveiling an effusive <i>Train of Thought</i>.</p> <i>She gathers the thoughts of what she'd say</br> when the time came</br> Words ... Colliding</br> Stumbling away in her brain</br> And her mind ... attempting to release how she feels inside</br></p> Fantasizing the fantasies</br> Realizing the realities of a generalized speech</br> broken down piece by piece by ... peace</br></p> Yet there she stays speechless</br> Silent</br> Muted like Chaplin's exquisite expressions</br></p> She became a mime</br> The sole narrator of gestures</br> in her mind</i></p> -from Words Without Substance