Leo the Lion, lost in despair,
Under a sky with midnight air.
On a Friday night, so dark, so deep,
He pondered choices, his heart did weep.
A train appeared, its lights aglow,
A midnight ride, where would it go?
He whispered softly, thoughts unchained,
“Maybe I should board this Midnight Train to Georgia,“ he explained.
The train slowed down, a whistle’s call,
The conductor beckoned, standing tall,
“Come on, my friend, step on with me,
And join the Soul Train, where you’re meant to be.”
Leo boards the train, rising with the sound,
Ain’t no stopping us now, where rhythms abound.
Street lights glow softly, as dancers fill the night,
In the beat of the moment, everything feels right.
The neon sign flashes, “Soul Train” shining bright,
Afros and platforms, a dazzling sight.
Leo feels a spark, joy bubbling inside,
For the first time in ages, he steps out with pride.
A voice calls to him, “Leo, A Lonely Man no more,
Come through the door, it’s time to soar and hear your roar.
Leave behind your fears, let the music be,
Tonight you’ll dance, and at last, be free.”
As Leo steps in, the rhythm takes flight,
Groovy sounds and laughter fill the night.
Dancing and joy, a moment so bright,
He whispers, “This is the cure, the light.”
The music soothes, but a void still stays,
He trusts in God, yet in emptiness sways.
“Everlasting Love,” he murmurs with hope,
But still, he searches for ways to cope.
Don Cornelius steps up with a knowing grin,
“Hey groovy cat, let that joy begin.
Like WordPress, you matter, you’re part of the flow,
In this family of love, let your true self show.”
Leo felt the rhythm, deep in his core,
A melody of life he’d never ignored.
The music lifted him, the laughter so bright,
For the first time, everything felt right.
“I Love Music” he shouted, lost in the sound,
No longer adrift, no longer unbound.
The train kept moving, but he’d found his way,
In the rhythm’s embrace, he’d chosen to stay.
The beat took him higher, both near and far,
Like a beacon of light, guiding his heart.
Leo, the Lion, no longer alone,
In the soul of the night, he’d found his home.
Willie Torres Jr.
04/02/2025
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Part One of Two – Soul Train Tribute
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So true…. God’s faithfulness shines even in our darkest moments. His resurrection gives us hope and strength to keep going. Rejoicing with you…. ✝️✨ Blessings to you as well, today and always. 
Willie Torres Jr. 
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