John Hamilton Poet Lyric

Choose To Live

This song came to me last night and so I quickly wrote it down.

Choose to live

When darkness falls upon you,
and, you can't see the light
Look to the maker of the stars,
to show the way

Sometimes the pain of heart is,
too much to bear....
Life can be beautiful...
despite the pain.

Chorus

Choose to live...
even when it seems
the whole world's against you
Choose to live...
forget about the pain 
they've caused you
Choose to live...
Remember your life's
a gift from God,
and you don't have the right 
to take it!


You may live in a mansion,
or a... cardboard shack
Life can be beautiful
either way

Affliction may bring you sorrow,
but... that's o.k
Look to tomorrow's sun to
shine a better day

Chorus

Choose to live...
even when it seems
the whole world's against you
Choose to live...
forget about the pain 
they've caused you
Choose to live...
Remember your life's
a gift from God...
and you don't have the right 
to take it!


Bridge
Everyone is beautiful,
in their own way...
look inside yourself
to find YOUR special gift!


Repeat chorus and fade

John Derek Hamilton
December 05,2021

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I Am Anaya August 14, 2023 at 8:22 AM A mansion or a cardboard shack, life is beautiful, brilliant line John. And you've been blessed with gifts from angels lyrical grace, and song. Thank you, for your visit~I Am Anaya John Hamilton August 14, 2023 at 6:18 PM Glad you enjoyed this one Anaya thanks for your kind visit!

Heidi Sands January 10, 2022 at 11:42 AM Wow! This is so nice. An uplifting song for sure and a fave for me. Love it, John :) John Hamilton February 8, 2023 at 8:14 PM Thanks Heidi nice of you to stop by.

Joanna Daniel January 6, 2022 at 11:53 PM Lovely uplifting lyric, John, the chorus is so true, no one has the right to take one's life, as we belong to the Lord... brilliant:) was encouraged by this:) John Hamilton February 8, 2023 at 8:15 PM Yes indeed thanks for your kind visit Jo!

Susan Lawrence December 21, 2021 at 3:58 PM Beautiful John ! Yes choose to live . For we are one in pain and sorrow as well as joy . Open your heart and the world will love you in return . The other side of darkness is light . There is so much light to live for . Blessings and happy holidays to you and yours . Susan :) John Hamilton December 23, 2021 at 2:08 PM Thanks so much Susan for your kind words and visit, blessings to you and yours as well!

Paula Goldsmith December 21, 2021 at 10:00 AM A beautiful write. I love your line, "Remember your life's a gift from God." And it is.  Have a Blessed Christmas................. John Hamilton December 23, 2021 at 2:06 PM Thanks Paula I'm glad you liked it enough to leave a nice comment, I don't celebrate it, but enjoy your special time!

Susan Ashley December 9, 2021 at 1:25 PM Dear John, your inspiring lyric is uplifting and filled with hope, light and love, your positive expressive words a salve to soothe despair's deep, dark pain. Such a beautiful and meaningful song, my friend. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan John Hamilton December 9, 2021 at 4:34 PM Thanks Susan it came to me quickly so I'm sure it will need some work later, I appreciate your kind support!

Bill Baker December 7, 2021 at 5:30 PM A great lyric for hope for those that feel hopeless. Well done , John. Bill John Hamilton December 7, 2021 at 6:02 PM Thanks Bill, nice to meet you, I will be passing by your page more often now that we've met! I appreciate your kind words and visit!

Alexis Y. December 7, 2021 at 3:44 PM WoW! John, What a positive and uplifting song. The chorus is so inspirational and moving. It's likened to a lifeline for someone lost in despair that has given up on life. I would to hear these lyrics set to music. Well done my talented soup friend. Have a wonderful day evening:-) Alexis John Hamilton December 7, 2021 at 6:00 PM Thanks Lexi this song came about after hearing some young ones committing suicide as young as 10 years old, so sad what they must be going through to have these kinds of thoughts. Also with the pandemic so many are falling into despair, just trying to bring some positivity, thanks so much for your kind visit and words of support.

Andrea Dietrich December 7, 2021 at 3:19 PM another fantastic song from you. Very well done, John. And thanks for letting me know of my one poem's typo. I am making more of them the older I get. John Hamilton December 7, 2021 at 5:57 PM No problem Andrea just trying to help, we all make mistakes, I appreciate your visit and kind comment!

Victor Buhagiar December 7, 2021 at 12:21 PM Wonder how the song goes. I know very little about song writing. You, however did well. John Hamilton December 7, 2021 at 5:56 PM Thanks Victor nice to have you pass by my way today, I appreciate your time and comment!