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ECHOES ON THE ROAD

[Verse 1] I’ve been runnin’ hard, chasin’ them lights Raisin’ a glass in some neon night Signed on the line, paid with my soul The louder they cheered, the more I let go [Verse 2] The crowd got loud, the lights burned bright But backstage felt colder than a winter night I wore that smile, I played that part While love slipped away, tearin’ apart [Chorus] Thinkin’ of you, callin’ it home Glory don’t matter when you’re all alone I couldn’t quit—fame had its hold Blinded by dreams, while your heart turned cold [Verse 3] Sunrise came, but it just felt fake Chasin’ a high I could never quite shake The band was my blood, the road was my cage Each ticket sold turned another page [Verse 4] Was I chasin’ shadows or holdin’ on tight? Fightin’ for dreams while you faded from sight [Bridge] You called me once, said, “Don’t be late” But I booked that flight and sealed our fate I was up in the clouds when our baby slipped away You needed a man—what you got was a stray [Final Chorus / Outro] Thinkin’ of you, callin’ it home Glory don’t matter when you die alone

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Date: 5/18/2025 12:19:00 AM
Every emotional spilling as a result of one's real life, is a tale born from countless factors and emotions. It isn't easy for a poet to whittle down without losing/tainting impact. BUT MAN YOU SURE didn't because deliver impact, you did. I haven't the words right now to go on - I'm literally rushing, still absorbing the intoxicating lyric high I'm on. I felt this big time. You are very talented. I've seen you around but, but - I don't know the but. Yi. CayCay
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CayCay Jennings
Date: 5/18/2025 11:17:00 AM
I thought you might like to take on an ABCEDEARIAN I challenged myself to write called 'Passion.' Love writing challenges, playing with words. Probably won't play with that form now that I know I can pull it off, maybe for a contest. In Passion I had a great time trying to incorporate rhyme into the form. I came to tell you about Passion last night but completely forgot after I got a poem contact high. Seems I always have to get some things in my life in order, things are so rude, uninvited they just keep coming. Maybe this will help: Despite appearances all things are always in divine order ... CayCay
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Date: 5/18/2025 10:22:00 AM
Thank you so much! I was very active years ago but I had to get some things in my life in order.. and now I've been back for a couple of days. I'm grateful for you investing in reading my poems and sharing your reactions. I deeply value your thoughts. Looking forward to seeing you on here. Thank you again!

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