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Runaway Train

Runaway train, coming down the track A life of pain, carried on my back Speeding by, towns with no names You can’t cry, on the runaway train. Sometimes life, takes you for a ride Only nineteen and I’ve got a bride Hop on board, stay by my side “I want off”, is what she cried. Runaway train, coming down the track A life of pain, carried on my back Speeding by, towns with no names You can’t cry, on the runaway train. Looking for a job, one can’t be found Steal a loaf of bread, run outta town Just trying to get by, the best I can There’s no going, back home again. Runaway train, coming down the track A life of pain, carried on my back Speeding by, towns with no names You can’t cry, on the runaway train.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010




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Date: 5/20/2010 4:25:00 PM
very intereseting the repeating lines in this one. SEemed like a form poem. Congrats. I enjoyed it!
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Date: 5/19/2010 12:57:00 PM
Congratulations on your win in Irma's "Runaway Train"contest Joe. Good Luck in her next contest. Love, Carol
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Date: 5/19/2010 6:05:00 AM
Cool write Joe- well deserved win here- Congrats to you
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Date: 5/19/2010 3:37:00 AM
Joe, pretty impressive piece if i may say so. It ran like a short movie in my mind. Many congratulations on your win in Irma's fine contest >> James
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Date: 5/18/2010 7:47:00 PM
Congrats Joe on your winning poem in the Runaway Train contest... awesome and creative write and a special trip to the winners circle for a victory lap...enjoy..luv.. from the "Sweetheart"
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Date: 5/18/2010 1:08:00 PM
And I am betting on you with this one. Loove, Joyce
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Date: 5/18/2010 3:35:00 AM
It was a pleasure to read your poetry this morning Joe. I hope you have a wonderful day filled with inspiration. Love,Carol
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Date: 5/17/2010 9:16:00 PM
Really terrific entry Joe and nice rhyme too ..good luck in the contest... guess u know the title to my entry ..haha.. enjoyed this deep read from u.. with luv from the "Sweetheart"
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Date: 5/17/2010 6:20:00 PM
sure you can, just don't let nobody see.
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Date: 5/17/2010 3:41:00 PM
Could be the verse for a song if the music were added...nicely done. Good luck in the contest. Dan C
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Date: 5/17/2010 12:26:00 PM
A very nicely written poem :) -Echo
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Date: 5/17/2010 9:31:00 AM
Joe, this has a rhythm to it, sound good and familiar. Good luck in the contest,..p..d
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