Been on a poetry jag the last few days. Jotted this down while aboard the Virginia & Truckee Railroad, going from Carson City to Virginia City. Was late, causing Engine No. 18 to miss its departure time.
The train was leaving a bit late
Not much, only minutes eight
If you must blame it on this reporter
Relief to leave the Eastgate station
Cross Carson Range and Paiute Nation
Evil-eyed by the steward and porter
The Old Blog in the Desert 
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