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Just Keep Holding On

Just keep holding on I know to you, the world doesn't feel right I know, you gave up, you gave up the fight I know, to you, the world is your enemy I know, you feel, you feel you'll never be free Chorus So Just keep holding on... the nights almost over... soon will come the dawn Just keep holding on... relinquish all your sorrow... pray to make it to tomorrow Just keep holding on, The future will be brighter Just keep holding on The sun will always rise again So Just keep holding on Just keep holding on I know, how you feel, like the world is coming to an end I know how you feel, Like you haven't got a friend I know how you feel, Like everything goes so wrong I know how you feel, You don't feel very strong I know how you feel, you feel like you don't belong. So just keep holding on Just keep holding Chorus So just keep holding on... the nights almost over, soon will come the dawn... Just keep holding on relinquish all your sorrow, pray to make it to tomorrow Just keep holding on... The future will be brighter Just keep holding on... The sun will always rise again So Just keep holding on Just keep holding on John Derek Hamilton January 28,2017

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Phil Capitano

Date: 2/10/2017 6:49:00 AM

Way to go John, POTD and a memorable song.

John Hamilton
Date: 2/22/2017 1:01:00 PM

Thanks Phil, was a nice surprise!

Sunita U.D Palawon

Date: 2/6/2017 11:04:00 AM

Congrats on this being POTD. Would like to hear the song. Please send a link. Thanks. :)

Sunita U.D Palawon
Date: 2/6/2017 8:43:00 PM

Sure...:))

John Hamilton
Date: 2/6/2017 12:31:00 PM

No song yet, but a melody that kind of fits, check out sade paradise on you tube. Thanks Sunita.

Keith O.J. Hunt

Date: 1/31/2017 2:05:00 AM

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John Hamilton
Date: 2/6/2017 12:29:00 PM

Thanks Keith

Eileen Manassian

Date: 1/30/2017 9:06:00 PM

Superb. Congrats on POTD with this uplifting piece. It soothes the soul. Yes...I will keep holding on. Blessings.

John Hamilton
Date: 1/30/2017 10:09:00 PM

Thanks Eileen, you are gracious.

Tom Locraft Iii

Date: 1/30/2017 7:45:00 PM

I was in an upset mood when I came to this poem. "I know, you gave up. . ." meant to me that I am not trying in life and I took that as a criticism. But I really don't think I have given up, in fact I am doing the darn best I can. You say many times, "I know how you feel. . ." which of course is good, perhaps it's compassion. But I felt a little challenged by that line. I just am not feeling agreeable. Maybe I am going through a bad time. It's not easy to read about.

John Hamilton
Date: 1/30/2017 8:29:00 PM

Sorry you feel that way, the song references someone who has given up the fight, can be taken many ways, in one aspect of life or in life in general. Since I don't know you, I would suggest you not take it personally. Thanks for visiting and commenting, hope you have a better day.

Marilyn Williams

Date: 1/30/2017 6:20:00 PM

I'm most impress with the best. You've hit on the head. A seven to you. Just keep holding too.

John Hamilton
Date: 1/30/2017 8:31:00 PM

Thanks Marilyn, much appreciated.

Keith O.J. Hunt

Date: 1/30/2017 2:58:00 PM

Congrats John on POTD; well deserved!

John Hamilton
Date: 1/30/2017 3:31:00 PM

Thanks Keith

Daniel Turner

Date: 1/30/2017 11:30:00 AM

Back to say kudos on POTD, John. Nicely done my friend:)

John Hamilton
Date: 1/30/2017 2:38:00 PM

Hey Danny, thanks for the nod, was a nice surprise!

James Horn

Date: 1/30/2017 10:54:00 AM

JDH, Truly, honestly and really outstanding; Never requires any polishing or sanding. JTH

John Hamilton
Date: 1/30/2017 2:39:00 PM

Made me laugh, Thanks James, am pleased you liked it. JDH

Sunlite Wanter

Date: 1/30/2017 10:20:00 AM

Standing ovation!!!! I'll use it as my mantra today!

John Hamilton
Date: 1/30/2017 2:39:00 PM

Wow ok thanks!

Tim Smith

Date: 1/30/2017 9:23:00 AM

Some terrific lyrics John... Someone needs to put these I the radio.... Congratulations

John Hamilton
Date: 1/30/2017 8:32:00 PM

Yeah, one day...one day, maybe. Thanks Tim

Shubham Kamble

Date: 1/30/2017 9:23:00 AM

Beautiful lyric. :)

John Hamilton
Date: 1/30/2017 2:41:00 PM

Thanks a lot Shubham.

Agnes Krampe

Date: 1/30/2017 7:07:00 AM

May it be so, John. Thank you for this encouraging poem to start my day. Fave! Congrats on POTD. Agnes

John Hamilton
Date: 1/30/2017 8:32:00 AM

Thanks Agnes, was a nice surprise!

Akkina Downing

Date: 1/30/2017 6:21:00 AM

What a beautiful and inspiring lyrics. Fabulous morning read I enjoyed it a lot. Congratulation John :)

John Hamilton
Date: 1/30/2017 8:32:00 AM

Thanks Akkina

Charlie Smith

Date: 1/30/2017 6:12:00 AM

Back to congratulate you, with no surprise, for POTD honors. Well done my friend...

John Hamilton
Date: 1/30/2017 8:33:00 AM

Thanks Charlie, this one felt good as it flowed!

Alexis Y.

Date: 1/30/2017 5:11:00 AM

Hi John, Great lyrics. Congratulations on getting the poem of the day:-) Alexis

John Hamilton
Date: 1/30/2017 8:33:00 AM

Thanks Alexis, was a nice surprise!

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 1/30/2017 2:46:00 AM

- Congratulations on your p.o.t.d. John ! - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

John Hamilton
Date: 1/30/2017 8:33:00 AM

Thanks Anne Lise

Joanna Daniel

Date: 1/30/2017 2:33:00 AM

Hi John, so glad to see this meaningful and inspiring lyric honoured with POTD:) congratulations:) adding another 7:)

John Hamilton
Date: 1/30/2017 8:34:00 AM

Thanks Jo, was a pleasant surprise, all glory to God.

Joanna Daniel

Date: 1/29/2017 5:03:00 AM

I have felt like this many a time and God and His Word has been the rock to which I hold on, John:) this lyric touched me:) thank you:) a 7:)

John Hamilton
Date: 1/29/2017 11:34:00 AM

Thanks Jo

Heidi Sands

Date: 1/28/2017 11:19:00 AM

Excellent John, Just excellent . A favorite :)

John Hamilton
Date: 1/28/2017 11:21:00 AM

Thanks Heidi, much appreciated the comment and the fave, made my day!

Daniel Turner

Date: 1/28/2017 8:50:00 AM

Reminds me of the song Morning After from the Poseidon Adventure. Great song! Cool write John:)

John Hamilton
Date: 1/28/2017 10:53:00 AM

Thanks Danny, that was Maureen Mcgovern I think, great song, great movie. lately the lyrics are flowing I had a dry spell for a month or so, but now full flow!

Charlie Smith

Date: 1/28/2017 8:08:00 AM

The lyric master strikes again. Well done John. Do you play guitar or piano? Have you set any of these to music? You should...

John Hamilton
Date: 1/28/2017 10:51:00 AM

I play a few instruments, have melodies to some of my songs, if you check out Mark Massey he has one of my lyrics put to music it's quite good, thanks for the visit Charlie!