Rail Nail
It has a distinct shape. The old ones are hand forged. They hold the ties. Very symbolic if you think about its purpose. A simple Rail Nail. Bigger than most but uncomplicated. One original purpose. To bind ties that held rails that cross nations. A worldwide tool. Used by many to create connections. I grew up knowing the Rail Nail. I still own several. My papa had a little of everything over my time, nevermind his! He passed last year. I hold my Rail Nail from him often. I know my siblings have had their Rail Nails. Some hold coats! The Nail can be crudely made. It weather's and rusts over time. Some are bent. I think of our own family connections. Often a disconnect, strained or just far. We have grown up and apart. Then we come together for moments and that Nail of our bond is there. But at times I am like the bent, rusty nail that somehow just doesn't fit. I am misunderstood. I have PTSD with DID and there is a wedge in some ways. We are all different. But