John Hamilton Poet Lyric

Better days

The Minnesota sky

He's lying on the ground...
no mercy to be found...
He begs and pleads and says
that he can't breathe

The world keeps looking on...
human dignity is gone...
I pray to God to help
next time it could be me


Chorus
So I'm choking on a truth
that's seldom heard...
Justice falls down to the
ground without a word
Another day goes by, 
and nothing seems to change
Pray that soon will come better days


The Minnesota sky...
gets blacker every night...
The world is watching and
joins in the fight


So many years have passed...
the colors they still clash...
We hope and pray some day
it'll be alright


Chorus 2
I see the cards are stacked against 
me in the deck...
How can I live, with your knee
pressed on my neck?
Another day goes by...
and nothing seems to change
I pray, that soon,
will come... better days


Chorus
So I'm choking on a truth
that's seldom heard...
Justice falls down to the
ground without a word
Another day goes by, 
and nothing seems to change
Pray that soon will come better days


Pray that soon will come better days
Pray that soon will come better days
Pray that soon will come better days

June 05,2020
John Derek Hamilton

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Freddie Robinson Jr. November 27, 2020 at 1:34 AM I wholeheartedly agree w/everyone ... this is a Powerful message song, and it needs to be heard, John! This is truly a poetic gem, my talented quill friend. Love and more love always. John Hamilton November 27, 2020 at 9:02 AM Thanks Freddie for all your views and reviews today, I thought of you actually when writing this one!

Michelle Faulkner July 3, 2020 at 12:24 PM So poignant and moving, I hope too that better days are ahead. John Hamilton July 3, 2020 at 12:37 PM Thanks Michelle for your kind visit and comment!

Gregory Richard Barden June 28, 2020 at 2:34 AM Powerful piece, John, about a very difficult subject ... I can only pray for healing. Wonderful write - I hope you get this set to music, and get it HEARD. Awesome. John Hamilton June 28, 2020 at 9:40 AM Thanks G your comment means a lot, so take it and do the music for it, it does need to be heard!!

Joseph May June 21, 2020 at 9:29 AM A sad event, your powerful lyrics capture it well...Well written John.. John Hamilton June 21, 2020 at 10:32 AM Thanks Joseph, I appreciate your kind words!

Gershon Wolf June 17, 2020 at 1:34 PM Potent penning, John. Esp. like the raw truth of it: 'Another day goes by, and nothing seems to change.' … Boy, oh boy, have we ever been down this road too many times before. Kudos, Gershon John Hamilton June 17, 2020 at 1:42 PM Thanks Gershon, I think it's going to get much worse before it gets better unfortunately!

Joanna Daniel June 12, 2020 at 1:18 AM Powerful poem, John, in these last days when justice is thrown to the wind.. John Hamilton June 12, 2020 at 11:10 AM Thanks Jo I'm glad you came by and left a nice comment, I appreciate your support!

Sandra Adams June 10, 2020 at 8:34 PM poignantly powerful lyrics John... I think watching his death unfolding left a scar on all of us... great dedication for George Floyd … hugs John Hamilton June 10, 2020 at 9:05 PM It is a tragedy that the world has embraced, a wave of change is on the way! Thanks for your kind visit Sandy!

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders June 9, 2020 at 7:11 PM Oh so beautifully heartfelt and tragic. I can hear this as an anthem for a grieving country. I do believe a change is coming. Finally, people are saying, enough is enough! Well done, John, a powerful song! Hugs, Rhonda xx John Hamilton June 9, 2020 at 8:25 PM Thanks Rhonda, there is certainly a groundswell of support, I'm glad you came by and enjoyed this one! Have a nice night!

Andrea Dietrich June 8, 2020 at 8:16 PM wow, you did an amazing job with the theme, John. Quick Soupie John Hamilton June 8, 2020 at 8:28 PM Thanks Andrea

Arturo Michael June 7, 2020 at 10:01 AM They better come...Things are getting harder every day...Well done John... John Hamilton June 7, 2020 at 1:32 PM Thanks Arturo, it will get worse before it gets better!

Edward Ibeh June 6, 2020 at 11:46 AM Thanks for bringing this moving, potent write to my attention, John!:-) Loved it. RIP, George Floyd. Have a blessed day, my friend! John Hamilton June 6, 2020 at 12:06 PM Thanks Edward I thought you would like it, nice of you to pass by today. One day racism will be eradicated like the pandemic it is!

Ann Gilmour June 5, 2020 at 3:36 PM This is such a truthful and powerful write John, it really hits home, as I watched in total horror the video of the poor man as he slowly died, I wept for his soul ~ how cruel ~ how barbaric ~ I pray for change, this is so wrong... with kindest thoughts Ann xx John Hamilton June 5, 2020 at 5:48 PM Thanks Ann for your kind visit and heartfelt comment!

Silent One June 5, 2020 at 12:13 PM Brilliant song in tribute.. ive seen so much poems and songs and this is one of the best.. John Hamilton June 5, 2020 at 12:22 PM Thanks SO, glad you liked it, something has to change...and soon!

Vijay Pandit June 5, 2020 at 11:57 AM Awesome tribute to the man who died needlessly in Minnesota. I pray with you, John, that better days will be here soon. John Hamilton June 5, 2020 at 12:21 PM Thanks Vijay, it's time for a change, so much injustice in this world, it has to go!