51 Years and Still Hoping

We were filled with hope for peace and love in the 60’s but how quickly that hope would decline as our dreams and wishes turned to ashes by the end of 1969. But 51 years ago today our crumbling faith would be rewarded for that was the day Bridge Over Trouble Water by Simon and Garfunkel was recorded. Reminding us when we are weary…when we’re feeling small how building a bridge is so much better…than putting up a wall. America has navigated troubled waters as 244 years have elapsed but many of the bridges that were built have long ago collapsed. We can’t ignore the hate in this country that rains so freely from above But we can begin to fight that hate by building our bridges out of love. So I will lay me down over these troubled waters with the hope that peace and love I find when you lay yourself down and your bridge connects with mine. I leave you now with the lyrics of their song in the hope that we might find a way to build a bridges out of peace and love… A way to ease our mind. Bridge Over Troubled Water Song by Simon & Garfunkel When you're weary, feeling small When tears are in your eyes, I will dry them all, all I'm on your side, oh, when times get rough And friends just can't be found Like a bridge over troubled water I will lay me down Like a bridge over troubled water I will lay me down When you're down and out When you're on the street When evening falls so hard I will comfort you I'll take your part, oh, when darkness comes And pain is all around Like a bridge over troubled water I will lay me down Like a bridge over troubled water I will lay me down Sail on silver girl Sail on by Your time has come to shine All your dreams are on their way See how they shine Oh, if you need a friend I'm sailing right behind Like a bridge over troubled water I will ease your mind Like a bridge over troubled water I will ease your mind