John Hamilton Poet Lyric

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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Constance La France July 5, 2023 at 1:39 PM John, I recall this in the news, so sad and your song poem is so emotional and well done, God Bless ! John Hamilton July 30, 2023 at 12:53 PM Thanks Constance nice to see you pass by.

Andrea Dietrich July 4, 2023 at 6:28 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. John Hamilton July 30, 2023 at 12:53 PM Hi Andrea yeah I'm ok just lacking inspiration I guess. Thanks for checking in.

Joanna Daniel April 23, 2023 at 11:01 PM Lovely to read this sad beauty again, John, hope you are doing well:) John Hamilton July 30, 2023 at 12:52 PM Thanks Joe, now Joanna, nice to see you.

Margarita Lillico March 19, 2023 at 9:08 PM I remember that day news. Sadly one of too many. Great tribute, John! John Hamilton July 30, 2023 at 12:51 PM Thanks Margarita.

Emily Krauss January 24, 2023 at 11:30 PM Really sad but great poem/song. Thank you for sharing with all of us here on Poetrysoup. John Hamilton February 8, 2023 at 7:42 PM Thanks Emily

Joanna Daniel January 4, 2023 at 8:01 PM Hi John, thinking of you... Hopefully you are well, wishing you and your wife a blessed new year:) John Hamilton February 8, 2023 at 7:42 PM Hi Jo thanks lets hope its a better one!

Beata Agustin January 1, 2023 at 5:47 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. John Hamilton February 8, 2023 at 7:41 PM Thanks Beata

Hannah Borke September 20, 2022 at 11:33 AM I hope it’s not rude to ask if you’re alive. I hope so. John Hamilton February 8, 2023 at 7:41 PM Yes I am alive and kicking. Unfortunately the man this song is about comitted suicide a while ago.

Janice Canerdy August 29, 2022 at 8:37 PM John, your song lyrics are so expressive and descriptive. You have related such a sad true story! Janice John Hamilton February 8, 2023 at 7:39 PM Thanks Janice

Brandy Nicole March 30, 2022 at 7:21 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 John Hamilton February 8, 2023 at 7:39 PM Thanks Brandy

Heidi Sands January 10, 2022 at 11:40 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 :) John Hamilton February 8, 2023 at 7:38 PM Thanks Heidi nice to hear from you.

Joanna Daniel January 6, 2022 at 11:50 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:) John Hamilton February 8, 2023 at 7:38 PM Thanks for your comment Jo. Been away but making my way back.

Heather Crismond December 31, 2021 at 9:07 PM So sad, I can't even imagine the pain. When the only person who can comfort you is no longer there. Beautifully written. John Hamilton January 2, 2022 at 2:56 PM Thanks Heather nice to see you pass by my page today, it's true so sad.

Connie Marcum Wong December 25, 2021 at 8:07 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 John Hamilton December 27, 2021 at 9:12 AM Thanks Connie it is sad for sure, glad you came by with your kind words and visit. Enjoy your day!

Regina Mcintosh December 24, 2021 at 1:35 AM Oh wow... so heartwrenching... so sad... brilliant writing. I love the poem (lyric) Have a sweet Christmas. God bless you. Love, Gina John Hamilton December 24, 2021 at 10:58 AM Thanks Gina I appreciate your kind visit and words, yes, so very sad. Enjoy your time with family!

Alexis Y. December 23, 2021 at 5:39 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 John Hamilton December 24, 2021 at 10:57 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!