I Should Just Keep On Dreaming

I should just keep on dreaming

I try to keep our routine,
serve your breakfast in bed
I come to pick up the dishes,
food's untouched and cold instead

(refrain)
Oh I should just keep on dreaming....
that's the only place I can see you


A lot of time has passed by,
seems like more than a year
I still can't believe you're gone,
I wake up sobbing and in tears


(refrain)
Oh I should just keep on dreaming....
that's the only place I can see you


Chorus
Oh I should just keep on dreaming
it's so much better being there,
our whole family's there together,
better than my day time nightmare
Oh I should just keep on dreaming
that's the only time I find some peace.


My life is such a mess,
sometimes, I wish I died instead,
Life has lost all of it's meaning,
guess I'll stay home and hold my breath


(refrain)
Oh I should just keep on dreaming....
that's the only place I can see you


My wife and our 3 daughters,
passed away that day in June,
I got the call while I was working,
they were all taken too soon

(refrain)
Oh I should just keep on dreaming....
that's the only place I can see you


I went to the court today,
to hear the judges final word
Four years for four lives taken,
is just obscene and so absurd


Chorus
Oh I should just keep on dreaming
it's so much better being there,
our whole family's there together,
better than my day time nightmare
Oh I should just keep on dreaming
that's the only time I find some peace.

(refrain)
Oh I should just keep on dreaming....
that's the only place...
I...
can...
still...
see you...

John Derek Hamilton
December23,2021

This song was written after hearing a news story from Vaughan, (just north of Toronto) Canada, of a man who lost his wife and three daughters in a car accident caused by a drunk and drugged driver. The sentence is another tragedy after the first one, poor mans life is ruined. The news story headline was Man wants to die...so sad.

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Date: 7/5/2023 1:39:00 PM
John, I recall this in the news, so sad and your song poem is so emotional and well done, God Bless !
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John Hamilton
Date: 7/30/2023 12:53:00 PM
Thanks Constance nice to see you pass by.
Date: 7/4/2023 6:28:00 PM
hey, john , are you ok?? Someone did a blog today and I notice it's been ages since you were here!! I hope you are ok.
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John Hamilton
Date: 7/30/2023 12:53:00 PM
Hi Andrea yeah I'm ok just lacking inspiration I guess. Thanks for checking in.
Date: 4/23/2023 11:01:00 PM
Lovely to read this sad beauty again, John, hope you are doing well:)
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John Hamilton
Date: 7/30/2023 12:52:00 PM
Thanks Joe, now Joanna, nice to see you.
Date: 3/19/2023 9:08:00 PM
I remember that day news. Sadly one of too many. Great tribute, John!
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John Hamilton
Date: 7/30/2023 12:51:00 PM
Thanks Margarita.
Date: 1/24/2023 11:30:00 PM
Really sad but great poem/song. Thank you for sharing with all of us here on Poetrysoup.
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John Hamilton
Date: 2/8/2023 7:42:00 PM
Thanks Emily
Date: 1/4/2023 8:01:00 PM
Hi John, thinking of you... Hopefully you are well, wishing you and your wife a blessed new year:)
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John Hamilton
Date: 2/8/2023 7:42:00 PM
Hi Jo thanks lets hope its a better one!
Date: 1/1/2023 5:47:00 AM
Thanks for sharing this. Meanwhile, by God's grace, I greet you with the peace and joy of Christmas toward a prosperous New Year along this present: "the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 6:23 of the King James Bible). God bless you.
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John Hamilton
Date: 2/8/2023 7:41:00 PM
Thanks Beata
Date: 9/20/2022 11:33:00 AM
I hope it’s not rude to ask if you’re alive. I hope so.
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John Hamilton
Date: 2/8/2023 7:41:00 PM
Yes I am alive and kicking. Unfortunately the man this song is about comitted suicide a while ago.
Date: 8/29/2022 8:37:00 PM
John, your song lyrics are so expressive and descriptive. You have related such a sad true story! Janice
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John Hamilton
Date: 2/8/2023 7:39:00 PM
Thanks Janice
Date: 3/30/2022 7:21:00 PM
This man is going through so much pain after what happened. So sad. Your thoughts caress softly around me and my heart. I hope all is well in your world, my dear friend. Hugs, Brandy
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John Hamilton
Date: 2/8/2023 7:39:00 PM
Thanks Brandy
Date: 1/10/2022 11:40:00 AM
Hi John. You have written such beautiful Lyric in this sad situation. Some people have to endure so much , it is unbelievable. I can feel it all with your words. Excellent :)
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John Hamilton
Date: 2/8/2023 7:38:00 PM
Thanks Heidi nice to hear from you.
Date: 1/6/2022 11:50:00 PM
Oh! That's a really sad thing to hear, John, justice truly is not what it should be... but your lyric is outstanding:) happy new year to you and your wife:)
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John Hamilton
Date: 2/8/2023 7:38:00 PM
Thanks for your comment Jo. Been away but making my way back.
Date: 12/31/2021 9:07:00 PM
So sad, I can't even imagine the pain. When the only person who can comfort you is no longer there. Beautifully written.
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John Hamilton
Date: 1/2/2022 2:56:00 PM
Thanks Heather nice to see you pass by my page today, it's true so sad.
Date: 12/25/2021 8:07:00 PM
This is so sad and happens so much during holidays when people drink celebrating and drive. The pain remains in the ones left alive. Merry Christmas John. Blessings xxoo
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John Hamilton
Date: 12/27/2021 9:12:00 AM
Thanks Connie it is sad for sure, glad you came by with your kind words and visit. Enjoy your day!
Date: 12/24/2021 1:35:00 AM
Oh wow... so heartwrenching... so sad... brilliant writing. I love the poem (lyric) Have a sweet Christmas. God bless you. Love, Gina
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John Hamilton
Date: 12/24/2021 10:58:00 AM
Thanks Gina I appreciate your kind visit and words, yes, so very sad. Enjoy your time with family!
Date: 12/23/2021 5:39:00 PM
Hi John, You have penned some sad and heartbreaking lyrics. Stories such as these are why I don’t watch the news much. People are going to drink, but why must they drink and drive? -Alexis
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Date: 12/24/2021 10:57:00 AM
Thanks Lexi I know it's so sad right? Seems the justice system works for some things not others, I feel so bad for him, this song poured out as a consequence!
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