"Alter Bridge" poem by Tisha Emberton

The sound you're listening to is Alter Bridge singer, Myles Kennedy reading my poem, "Alter Bridge" at the concert at the Coca-Cola Roxy Theatre in Atlanta, GA on October 16, 2004. I was literally floating when my absolute favorite band, Alter Bridge, Mark Tremonti, on guitar, Scott Phillips on drums and Brian Marshall on bass set music to the background as Myles read the poem so beautifully. Meeting the guys from Alter Bridge after the show was even more amazing.

Alter Bridge

by Tisha Emberton
Shining, surrounding cool sounds.
Silver light rising to sprinkle fame,
Upon the brow of his hand.
Riddling the flame of golden riffs.
No stopping this swift,
Ground breaking, wall shaking guitar.
Knee bent, foot taking control atop the amp.
All elements kick loose from the sparks.
Trademark of Tremonti, Live at the Roxy.
Here we are to rock with you!
Drumrise, foundation of "Flip".
Drums call his name behind Alter Bridge.
Scott Phillips aboards this ship.
No breath of silence as he grips the handle,
Of the rising and falling of this thunderous candle.
Drumsticks roll across the tide,
Of everything divided--So that we are one,
Gathered here to witness,
The celebration of music.
Brian Marshall brings the bass,
Volume and collective rhythm, loud adventurous.
Atop the stem stands Kennedy,
The voice of Alter Bridge.
How beautiful, the flight of his melody.
Myles, the stimulation of unity,
Lyrics co-written with Mark Tremonti.
Sounds of Alter Bridge,
Hearts beating, domino to the effect,
Gaining respect for moments just like this.
Altering the air of division.
Giving us another reason to live,
Alter Bridge.