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You wiped away your tears You looked so sad and all alone I guessed it was bad news When you cast aside your mobile phone Come sit by my side use my shoulder to cry on, When life issues get us down we all need someone to rely on. I know times can be tough When your world seems to be falling apart And the one you loved wasn’t true Cos he left you with a broken heart Come sit by my side, use my shoulder to cry on, When life issues get us down we all need someone to rely on. Pick yourself up, don’t let him win We all learn from our past mistakes Give yourself some time to heal But it hurts so bad when your heart breaks Come sit by my side, use my shoulder to cry on, When life issues get us down we all need someone to rely on. Inspired by the Lyrics of Bridge over Troubled Water By Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel For Bridge Contest Sponsored by John Hamilton 09-10-17

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Gregory Richard Barden

Date: 10/13/2017 4:41:00 AM

Jan - sincere congratulations on your well-deserved win, my friend - keep up the wonderful work! :-)

Jan Allison
Date: 10/13/2017 1:39:00 PM

Thanks Greg:-)hugs jan xx

Sandra Haight

Date: 10/12/2017 8:44:00 AM

Beautifully written, Jan, and it mimics the comforting feelings of the theme song. Congratulations on your win. Hugs, Sandra

Jan Allison
Date: 10/13/2017 1:39:00 PM

Thanks Sandra its one of my all time favourite songs:-)hugs jan xx

Joseph May

Date: 10/11/2017 10:10:00 PM

Beautiful write Jan...Congrats on your win

Jan Allison
Date: 10/13/2017 1:40:00 PM

Thanks Jospeh:-)hugs jan xx

Constance La France

Date: 10/11/2017 7:53:00 PM

Jan, oh this is wonderful, great writing, and congratulations on your win !

Jan Allison
Date: 10/13/2017 1:40:00 PM

Thanks Constance i wasn't going to enter the contest as i didn't think i could do the theme justice:-)hugs jan xx

Dale Gregory Cozart

Date: 10/11/2017 12:56:00 PM

Congrats on your win, Jan!

Jan Allison
Date: 10/11/2017 2:19:00 PM

I'm so delighted Dale it's given my spirits a real boost:-) hugs jan xx

John Hamilton

Date: 10/11/2017 12:51:00 PM

This was surprising to me when I saw your name Jan, you see what you are capable of especially as I know you love this song, it is good to be inspired by the best songwriters(in my opinion) as is clearly evident in this write. Congrats on another fine win!

Jan Allison
Date: 10/11/2017 2:18:00 PM

THANK YOU so much John I left it very late before even writing for the contest as I didn't think I could do justice to the theme, yes its one of my all time faves along with 'time to say goodbye' and immortality by Celine Dion and the BeeGees - all 3 are to be played at my funeral she says cheerfully!!!:-) hugs Jan xx

Agnes Krampe

Date: 10/10/2017 5:17:00 PM

This is great, Jan. The original song is one of my favorites; your poem fits well.

Jan Allison
Date: 10/10/2017 5:23:00 PM

It's one of my all time favourite songs Agnes I hope John likes my poem:-) hugs jan xx

Darren White

Date: 10/10/2017 8:02:00 AM

Love this one, Jan. It comes close, yet is so very different.k

Jan Allison
Date: 10/10/2017 9:12:00 AM

Thanks so much Darren I adore the original and nothing will ever surpass the brilliance of that song:-) hugs jan xx

Russell Sivey

Date: 10/10/2017 4:42:00 AM

Oh wow Jan, this is a very good write, truly a remarkable poem my friend! I am delighted by the powerful words of this incredible piece this morning! You have surely written one of the best, if the not THE BEST, pieces for this contest! I am impressed, and it's not even humorous! Great Work!!

Jan Allison
Date: 10/10/2017 6:39:00 AM

Your comment made my day Russell I do surprise people with the occasional non humourous poem:-) I hope John likes my take on the theme:-) hugs jan xx

Alexis Y.

Date: 10/9/2017 9:34:00 PM

Hi Jan, You penned some good lyrics. You complimented the original song very well with amazing lyrics. I think Simon and Garfunkel would be proud. I wish you the best of luck in the contest:-) Alexis

Jan Allison
Date: 10/10/2017 6:37:00 AM

Thanks Alexis:-) hugs jan xx