Empire of Dirt

What a life for you to have
What a life to live and lead
You had us mortals dream of things
But your vein it still did bleed

I've known you since my childhood
My mother played your movies and songs
I still tag them into life sometimes
Quite often sing along

Your time is depleted and burned out
All you built is burned to waste
I hear the message in your song
That must leave a bitter taste

Genius of lyrics and flow you were
With that gravel enriched voice
You succumbed to the lifestyle
Not once or twice but lots.

You played the cards and gambled
You enjoyed the buzz and fame.
The empire of dirt of which you sing
Was always yours to claim

It's a simple path of reminisce
To see where you went wrong
As your time draws to a close
You write your epitaph song

I know you had your problems
They have been written over time
We have all had our own problems too
I guess we walk the line.

In my own way this is a little tribute to Johnny Cash.