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Here It Comes

I believe in warmth
   the comforting embrace of a loved one
   crackling campfire on a January night
   the smile of one who knows you're here to stay
   it's been a long, cold lonely winter
I believe in hope
   faith is the assurance of things hoped for
   the certainty of what we do not see
   I don't see it, but I know it's coming
   it feels like years since it's been here
I believe in love
   the tide that lifts all boats
   the surprise gift
   the compassionate ear that truly listens
   the smiles returning to the faces
I believe in light
   and the One who said, "let there be light"
   the true light that gives light
   empress of the night reflecting glory of the daystar
   it seems like years since it's been clear
I believe in song
    we sang to the moon last night as she rose:
   "Shine On, Harvest Moon", "Moonshadow",
   "By the Light of the Silvery Moon".
   Little darling, it's all right

We sing again in chill of daybreak
   with the roseate glow of realized anticipation…
   "Here Comes the Sun"

// The song "Here Comes the Sun" by the Beatles has been my favorite song as long as I can remember, for its simple message of hope, light, warmth, and love. It was the song my daughter chose to have played just before we walked the aisle on her wedding day, a very special moment for me. //

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John Hamilton August 16, 2020 at 7:08 PM A classic write and a classic song, glad to see the sponsor agreed, congrats John on a fine win! John Watt August 16, 2020 at 7:49 PM Thanks, John, appreciate the kind words.

Jennifer Proxenos August 2, 2020 at 7:10 AM John are you a Beatles fan - because I certainly am too - way to go my friend. You have supported and answered my poems with such heartfelt sincerity, thank you kind friend. I do love this write - what a beautiful song your daughter chose for you to walk down th aisle on her wedding day - mixed emotions for fathers on this day, I know from mine! Blessings and hugs, Jennifer. John Watt August 2, 2020 at 10:32 PM Absolutely, through and through smitten by the Beatles. Glad to know you are too. Having my daughter surprise me with this song was the icing on the cake of an indescribable day. Love your enthusiastic comment, Blessings! ~ John

Michelle Faulkner July 30, 2020 at 4:58 PM The Beatles are one of my favorites, and that song is at the top of my list, too - when our niece was pregnant with her first child, I made a CD of songs for her and her baby, and that was the first one I put on it - how touching that your daughter walked down the aisle to it - hoping for a high win for you! John Watt July 30, 2020 at 5:50 PM I love hearing that, Michelle! This was the wake up song when I was in 6th grade camp in 1971 and it's been my #1 song ever since. It seems to be a favorite of several of the commenters here as well. Thanks for the great comment, my friend!

Carolyn Devonshire July 29, 2020 at 2:23 PM We share many of the same beliefs, John. During a pandemic, I'm sure many of us feel like "it's been years" since we felt hope. But love abounds; we find it in the selfless actions of our doctors and other heroes. A wonderful entry for Beth's contest! ("Here Comes the Sun" is one of my old faves from the Beatles too.) Now I have a new fave in your poem. Hugs, Carolyn John Watt July 29, 2020 at 2:35 PM Amen to the wonderful, courageous contributions being made day in, day out by medical staff, and all who are caring for the ill. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and a favorite Beatles song in common! Your words of encouragement mean so much.

Andrea Dietrich July 29, 2020 at 2:06 PM wow you did that theme amazingly well, my friend . I too love that song. Beautiful. John Watt July 29, 2020 at 2:33 PM Thank you, my dear friend. Good to know we have a beloved song in common. I appreciate you and all your kind words.

Ilene Bauer July 29, 2020 at 1:05 PM beautifully composed, john! i love that song as well (who doesn't?) and you have certainly given it its due. great job of weaving the actual lines of the song into your poem... John Watt July 29, 2020 at 1:24 PM Thank you! I'm so glad you noticed the lyrics sprinkled in, ilene. It really is a great song, and I'm glad to know it is loved by you as well.

Darlene De Beaulieu July 29, 2020 at 11:14 AM Hello John Watt the song "Here Comes The Sun is also my favourite song by the Beatles. I like some of their other songs also my fav. Enjoy your day my friend. Darlene De Beaulieu July 30, 2020 at 3:28 PM Hello John Watt, yes it is a positive outlook. You are so welcome. Enjoy your evening my friend. John Watt July 29, 2020 at 11:25 AM Darlene, I'm so glad to know we share this favorite song. It is so positive in outlook, and I need that influence daily. Plus the music is so beautiful. Thanks for your lovely comment, my friend!

Caren Krutsinger July 29, 2020 at 10:13 AM The positivity of this write resounds in every corner of my heart; well penned John. Bravo! An inspiration especially in these times. John Watt July 29, 2020 at 11:03 AM These times do need reminders that better days are ahead. Thanks for the lovely comment, Caren.