As I waited at Andover Station,
My mind was full of anticipation.
There I stood upon Platform Two,
And, inside of me, the excitement grew.
That excitement, I could barely contain,
As my eyes fell upon the approaching train.
Two bright headlights raced down the track;
Of delight in my heart, there was no lack.
For my Dad's family, I was waiting;
A lovely day, I was anticipating.
Down from the Capital, they were coming -
My soul was singing and my heart was humming.
For a number of years, we'd been apart,
And so, much joy was filling my heart.
The train pulled in and came to a stop,
And, off of it, many passengers hopped.
I looked along the train - left, and then right,
And of my Dad's family, I soon caught sight.
Suddenly, they were there before my eyes:
The two who I'd expected, plus a lovely surprise -
Two other relatives, who they'd brought in tow,
Which gave my face some additional glow.
The next few hours were really nice,
Filled with laughter, chat and helpful advice.
In a hotel bar, we all wined and dined -
A happier bunch, it would've been hard to find.
Just after four, they left for their train,
But memories of that day will always remain.
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I would like to translate this poem
The next few hours were really nice, Filled with laughter, chat and helpful advice. In a hotel bar, we all wined and dined - A happier bunch, it would've been hard to find. great anticipation. waiting. patience, with lot of love and desire. finally they came. you enjoyed. thank you.for this poem. tony