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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