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I'M So Tired of the Pain

I'm so tired of the pain In yesterday's paper, I read that, another good man's gone... I just don't know, what this world is coming to Seems like, all the good people, that have been here all along... are gone without warning, taken, right out of the blue Chorus Oh, I'm so tired of the pain... there's been suffering, ever since I don't know when... I just need some peace, to help me make it to the end... a little good news, to help this poor soul to mend I've been thinking about you lately, Lord, please help me to understand... this world is changing fast, help me to find my way Everywhere, there's so much evil, is this, all part of your plan? please tell me, that the Devil...will not win this day! Chorus Oh, I'm so tired of the pain... there's been suffering, ever since I don't know when... I just need some peace, to help me make it to the end... a little good news, to help this poor soul to mend Bridge 1 I think back to a time of better days, when I felt so young and free... now, I've grown old, and so I've been told, that, it's better..to just let things be Bridge 2 Well, I've seen some wise guys, that spin their lies to me, they all look so strange They use their guile, and they flash a fake smile I can't trust them... to bring a change Chorus Oh, I'm so tired of the pain... there's been suffering, ever since I don't know when... I just need some peace, to help me make it to the end... a little good news, to help this poor soul to mend In yesterday's paper,... I read that... another good man's gone... I just don't know... what this world ... is coming to! John Derek Hamilton January 09, 2018

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Harry Horsman

Date: 1/14/2018 4:49:00 PM

Yes John how poignant, reading this wonderful rendering of yours, reminds me also being i was a part of the fifties Rock & Roll era, and how they the artists are passing, soon to be my own no doubt...

John Hamilton
Date: 1/14/2018 5:35:00 PM

True Harry, yeah the end of an era, saw Paul McCartney and Ringo they still look good almost 80 so that's amazing, thanks for the nice visit and comment!

Robert Lindley

Date: 1/13/2018 11:16:00 AM

Your truly fine poem made me think of the recently departed Tom Petty, one of my favorite singers/artists.... I so love his band and its music and his song, Southern Accent Were I Come From. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehPUJKk2_dg YOUR POEM BROUGHT THAT TO ME AGAIN. A FAV...

John Hamilton
Date: 1/13/2018 11:31:00 AM

Thanks Robert, yeah I had him in mind when I wrote this, seemed like a decent fellow, down to earth star, another one gone too soon, thanks so much for the visit and the fave!

Elaine George

Date: 1/12/2018 6:43:00 AM

Great poem and song, John. Thank you for sharing. sincerely, Elaine

John Hamilton
Date: 1/12/2018 8:53:00 AM

Thanks Elaine for visiting my poem, and your kind remarks are welcome!

Keith O.J. Hunt

Date: 1/11/2018 7:08:00 PM

Great lyrics, and so much wisdom here John;-)

John Hamilton
Date: 1/12/2018 8:52:00 AM

Hey Keith nice to "see" you again, thanks for the visit and positive comments!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/10/2018 6:29:00 PM

John, did you really see a name in the paper because recently I have seen on the news, some really good people have died. Every year, we see more and more, because they are the people we grew up watching on movies, etc. Hearing them on the radio, etc. I really like your emotive song.

John Hamilton
Date: 1/10/2018 7:24:00 PM

Not literally yesterday but is a reference especially to singers who have died recently, a whole generation of musicians are dying off, thanks for the visit and comment!

Silent One

Date: 1/9/2018 4:36:00 PM

The good always die young or we lose them to society.. Great lyrics my friend..

John Hamilton
Date: 1/10/2018 11:02:00 AM

Thanks SO

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 1/9/2018 10:54:00 AM

Hello, John, this poem seems to be deep, but with good rhythm. I too am tired of all kinds of pains, not just death, the pain so many children and adults endure. A great write, If I could, I'd rate you with a high 7. LINDA

John Hamilton
Date: 1/9/2018 11:12:00 AM

Thanks for the visit Linda, been a long time, thanks for the positive feedback on the song lyric!