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I'Ll Stand By You

To my best friend, JAM… I know you’re tired and your soul is weary; twenty three hours Of each day you’re alone and in that cell. But be strong and know that you’re really not alone If you could only look at it, this way..alone, away from the others, you are safe..away from Deeper trouble..soon you’ll be going home. Although my heart is heavy, I am sure your cross is far heavier than mine. I tried to find a song that would tell you that you are loved and I chose this Please read these words to this song, “I’ll stand By You” by The Pretenders Written by HYNDE, CHRISSIE/KELLY, TOMSTEINBERG, William E/ They don’t play it often on radio stations anymore, so I’m posting the lyrics instead. Oh, why you look so sad, the tears are in your eyes Come on and come to me now, and don’t be ashamed to cry Let me see you through, ‘cause I’ve seen the dark side too When the night falls on you, you don’t know what to do Nothing you confess could make me love you less. I’ll stand by you I’ll stand by you, won’t let nobody hurt you I’ll stand by you So if you’re mad, get mad, don’t hold it all inside Come on and talk to me now Hey there, what you got to hide? I get angry too, well, I’m a lot like you When you’re standing at the cross roads And you don’t know which path to choose Let me come along, ‘cause even if your’re wrong I’ll stand by you I’ll stand by you I’ll stand by you, won’t let nobody hurt you I’ll stand by you Even to your darkest hour, and I’ll never desert you I’ll stand by you And when, when the night falls on you, baby You’re feeling all alone, you’re wandering on your own I’ll stand by you…………

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010




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Date: 11/18/2010 10:44:00 AM
enjoyed this one. it's superb. lol. Albert
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Date: 11/8/2010 4:40:00 AM
Dear Audrey,YOU are a True Good Friend,and Inspiration Having spent 2 Years in prison I know how much this Superb Write Lifted JAM's Spirits He is truely Blessed to have YOU stand by him Your Liege ALWAYS, LOVE...HG SOUP MAIL CALL
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Date: 11/6/2010 5:00:00 PM
Audrey, I have come to the decision a long time ago that you have a heart of gold, but now I think it is a heart built with the warmest shades of diamond. A heart that far exceeds the worth of rubies. May God forever bless you as you continue to be a tower of strength and a positive influence to others. With love always. Joy (Jew)
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Date: 11/5/2010 10:01:00 AM
Enjoyed reading the many diverse poems here today. I am glad to have came across your amongst these wonderful poems Audrey. Wishing you a magnificent weekend. Love, Carol
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Date: 11/5/2010 8:06:00 AM
It is always nice to have a friend stand by you in your darkest hours. JAM has a real and caring friend in you who is willing to stand by and help in the time of need. God Bless Phyl
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Date: 11/5/2010 7:37:00 AM
this is an exceptional lyric . i enjoyed it.
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Date: 11/5/2010 7:11:00 AM
Thanks for your comments on my poem Diwali. Please share my blogs on Diwali festival,Audrey
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Date: 11/5/2010 4:43:00 AM
Simply...heart felt, emotional to its core; a blessing to read ! much love, james
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Date: 11/4/2010 5:03:00 PM
Audrey this is so wonderful. I know Jimmy will appreciate it. Probably more someday. But you're right...when he's alone he's not as apt to get into any trouble. Thanks for your nice comments. I'm reading a little more poetry now. Marty
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Date: 11/4/2010 12:17:00 PM
This is a love, a friendship as deep as the ocean, what more can one want but a friend "to stand by You" I hope JAM finds his way to happiness ~~
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Date: 11/4/2010 11:23:00 AM
Audrey you just made me cry and sing along to the lyrics of this song. They actually played it earlier in the week on the radio. Beautiful gesture from a women with a beautiful spirit I can just imagine how much this mean to Jimmy. Love Wilma
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Date: 11/4/2010 11:18:00 AM
Dimples, JAM is lucky to have a friend like you. And this song is on a CD I have -- collection of The Pretenders' greatest hits. The lyrics are wonderful! So is the melody. I'm sure JAM will appreciate this. Love, Carolyn
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Date: 11/4/2010 11:00:00 AM
Great to have a friend like you. True friends - this has been said so many times - are worth more than gold, and if you have one or two you are rich indeed. Love, Dave
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Date: 11/4/2010 9:57:00 AM
Your heart is is wide as the universe, Audrey. ~ Kindness can change the world.
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Date: 11/4/2010 9:32:00 AM
You have a beautiful heart too Celene..and yes, I feel lucky too in a way, I see how our ealy childhood innocence was stolen, but I was spared all things that he went through so our close friendship could never change..I am obligated to be there for him...It could have been me in his place. Love you, girl. Always, Audrey
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Date: 11/4/2010 9:16:00 AM
You brought tears to my eyes with this one of my favorite songs.JAM is very lucky to have you Audrey. .and yes love really isn't about luxuries,money or status. .Love is about that heartbeat. .the one you have. .beautiful!
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Date: 11/4/2010 8:56:00 AM
heard you had a contest. is it over? john
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Date: 11/4/2010 8:55:00 AM
this is the sweetest thing i've read today. it's nice that one poet can use another poet to say the things we want to say. it's wonderful. but to give a prisoner a message of love is an act of poetry itself. the love of a woman is a wonderful thing the gates of hell cannot stop it. sing that song. John H Loving III
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