Run

Verse one:
Sometimes love just aint enough;
You push yourself to far and it gets tough.
You taught me to never give up;
So take a leap but not a jump.

Chorus:
Go ahead and drink yourself away;
This time leave and don't stay.
You say we are ripping you apart;
But daddy, you gotta finish what you start.

Go ahead and find yourself a new life;
Cuz you know this one can never be right.
Run from the things that you love the most;
And we'll sit waiting for a brighter light.

Verse two:
Sometimes trying can be hard;
But I'd rather you be closer then far.
You taught me to be the best I can;
So see where the leap takes you, and let me know when you land.

Chorus:
Go ahead and drink yourself away;
This time leave and don't stay.
You say we are ripping you apart;
But daddy, you gotta finish what you start.

Go ahead and find yourself a new life;
Cuz you know this one can never be right.
Run from the things that you love the most;
And we'll sit waiting for a brighter light.

Really powerful song I can feel the pain resonant through its words and meaning. I know it's tough and seems as if everything is over but sometimes if we just wait something better arrives, and shines light upon the troubles in our lives. You can get through this sweet heart I'm here for when ever you feel alone. Write until your hand falls off, let those words pour forth from your soul and let all the pain wash away. He still loves you despite how it may seem.

Train,
Thank God,I love this one.I always read what you write,but,lately I haven't Commented because I didn't get it,or simply thought it wasn't your best work.Welcome back to relatable poetry -in -motion.Love this piece,really dig it a lot!

Thank you Doug! I really dig YOU a lot xx

And Baby, thank you. I know it will, its just the process that sucks.

this is really painfully intense...and sad, but still beautifully written. hopefully writing this has helped you vent in some way.

It has, thank you.

The "daddy" in the chorus throws you for a loop....cool
I usually think this is going to be about a boyfriend or husband but this is different.
Sorry to hear its real.

The "daddy" in the chorus is the best line of the song.Very Janis!

Thank you both!

Wow im new to ATL but this is great, the diction really painted a picture of a dysfuntional family i could really see the pain with each word good job!

Thank you! And welcome :-)

a very meaningful song i love it!

Thank you, Matt. I appreciate it!

Traingirl, coming home from a night out with friends I happened to read this poem of yours and it struck me hard.
You have succeeded in bringing the pain over without making a fool of yourself and without kidding yourself.
May life be good to you, Traingirl, that's all I wish.
Be strong!

I love every syllable of this song, but it's the last line of the chorus that really knocked me out: 'And we'll sit waiting for a brighter light'. If put to music, this punchline deserves to be repeated over and over again in the fadeout.

I suppose you are writing to an alcoholic father. Love is never enough. Money and sane living are also required.

Peter,
Your comment struck me incredibly hard.
Peter, you just boosted my confidence in a way it's never been boosted so thank you for that
I appreciate the fact that you loved it so much.

Originally Posted by Thatsmeonthetrain

Peter,
Your comment struck me incredibly hard.
Peter, you just boosted my confidence in a way it's never been boosted so thank you for that
I appreciate the fact that you loved it so much.

Exactly, Peter: That line is a Super Trooper, a Fighter For A Better Future. After all:"You taught me never to give up, so take a leap, but not a jump".
Thinking of that line in the beginning, the waiting for a brighter light makes sense! It makes this poem/song a little jewel.

And a little jewel it shall stay

Traingirl! We soon can open a jewelleryshop,lol