No more trains running through this track.
Formerly part of a railway line that ran between Singapore & Malaysia, this Rail Corridor is currently being developed in parts to make it a safe public space. This is the preservation and accessibility work the National Parks Board engages in; to bring nature to the people, to make green more a part of every day life.
This poem is birthed from my ruminations & conversations about nature’s demise. While I am grateful for all that is done to preserve, I wonder if it will be enough.
This is my contribution to OneWordSunday hosted by Deb at TravelWithIntent.
All things bright and beautiful 
I share your fears Ju Lyn. It feels like ee’re Taking two steps backwards for every one in the right direction.
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But at least there is that 1 step forward – that’s what I tell myself on sad days. Which is one of the reasons I am inspired and lifted up by your blog, your photos and your perspective – it brightens my day and gives me hope.
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Thank you so much. I’m not feeling particularly inspired right now. More just grumpy and defeated. I’m sure it will pass, but I could do with some good news about at least one of the issues I care about.
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I hear you … I have those sad days as well, as my family can tell you. Here’s hoping for brighter days to come!
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Yes; we must hold on to hope.
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Such a cool photo and hope the new green areas turn out well – I know some folks that are nostalgic for trains and tracks – it does show us the sign of the new times – and trains are not always in the plans –
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I know, right? Progress is never easy.
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Yes / and I am exploring Emily Dickinson poems this week and she has one that refers to the Strangeness of the train ! I might feature it this weekend
And so while many ideas in her poems remind me of rimless things liken nature – values – and faith – well the part about trains reminds me that those are not timeless
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Not timeless, yet still so very important. Looking forward to it!
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Nice photo Ju Lyn. Ah that train (I’m sure you know which one I’m referring to heheh), I wonder when it will finally come…
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I’m not holding my breath!😆
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Oh well, what to do. 🙂
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Can never have enough trees. So I often I hear of them being knocked down for commercial gain. This news is a nice twist.
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It is a nice change. Having said this, there are still too many trees being cut down … but we celebrate every little tree we can!
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Absolutely. As you should.
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I love the angle of your image, and your words.
It’s great to see the old railway line being turned into a good public space – a shame to use public, shared transport, but a usable open space will have its benefits
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Agreed, Debbie! As it is, it is a safe trail to run on, so I am excited to see what’s next.
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Beautiful photo! There can never be enough trees! It’s good to see that the railway line is turned into a public space – they did the same thing in the middle of Berlin. 😊
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I love it when I see green, public spaces springing up in cities!
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Me too! 😀
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