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Say Goodbye To Yesterday

Say goodbye to yesterday Feelings tortured, waterboarded... by my fractured mind Emotions keep good thoughts... held bound. I keep suffering in silence... No one ever knows Please tell me what to do to survive. bridge What has happened to me Am I crazy like they say? Even in the bright light, I am blind. Chorus Just say goodbye to yesterday Cast away all of your fears 'cause today's your day to shine Just say goodbye to yesterday don't keep drowning in your tears You too, like others, can learn to fly Mental games I keep on playing with myself everyday Sad memories replay from years gone by Why can't I just forgive myself, and take control of my thoughts? time heals , they say, so why do I still cry? bridge What has happened to me? Maybe I'm crazy like they say Why can't the light, penetrate my darkened mind? Chorus Just say goodbye to yesterday Cast away all of your fears 'cause today's your day to shine Just say goodbye to yesterday don't keep drowning in your tears You too, like others, can learn to fly Happiness hides in the shadows of recesses in my mind... Help me to illuminate my life Negativity relinquishes it's hold on a troubled soul... Let go of the past and you'll be fine Chorus Just say goodbye to yesterday Cast away all of your fears 'cause today's your day to shine Just say goodbye to yesterday don't keep drowning in your tears You too, like others, can learn to fly Chorus repeat two times fade to zero John Derek Hamilton Mar 12,2017

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Date: 9/10/2017 11:55:00 PM
John, I really like your poetic lyrics. Kind of reminds me of a Beatles song. Again, very well done!
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John Hamilton
Date: 9/11/2017 6:45:00 AM
Thanks Thomas, glad you liked it!
Date: 6/5/2017 12:50:00 PM
I do not understand why i took me so long to discover your poetry, I am slowly working my way through the poems. This one resonates with me on so many levels. I used to play the violin, used to dance, none of that is possible anymore. But I have my words, my poems. And I live with my sister since Christmas. People often think that I feel sad, but I am not. It took me a while, and yes, from time to time it is hard, but I am happy with my life in general, and I have great friends :)
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John Hamilton
Date: 6/5/2017 3:35:00 PM
Better late than never Darren, glad you like this one, it was written for a friend who is stuck in the past, he's 72 years old. There will come better days for us all, thanks for the great comment!
Date: 3/15/2017 12:29:00 PM
Great uplifting chorus John, well done...
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John Hamilton
Date: 3/15/2017 9:25:00 PM
Thanks Charlie, I appreciate your positive response to my poem, thanks for the visit!
Date: 3/13/2017 4:06:00 PM
how lyrical and expressed with emotive words, john... i hope you can do an audio of this.. huggs
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John Hamilton
Date: 3/13/2017 6:09:00 PM
Thanks Nette words come easier than the melody although I have one clearly in mind, thanks for the positive remarks, I always appreciate your visits!
Date: 3/13/2017 5:32:00 AM
It is difficult to face challenges, even more so when one feels alone...it can be overwhelming and debilitating. To know one has support of a friend can often be the first ray of light out of the darkness. This is an important and touching piece John :-) Very heartfelt lyrics, wonderfully written :-) many blessings to you both, lynn
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John Hamilton
Date: 3/13/2017 11:24:00 AM
Wow Lynn I'm so glad you like this piece, I wasn't sure if it would have any impact, but I'm happy you see the potential, I truly appreciate your visits and comments!
Date: 3/12/2017 8:36:00 PM
oh I sure do wish the tune were on here as well so that I could sing to it in my mind. Very well done, John!
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John Hamilton
Date: 3/13/2017 11:28:00 AM
Tunes, or melodies are a lot more time consuming than lyrics, although I have the melody clear in mind, it's not ready yet to play, thanks for the positive feedback!
Date: 3/12/2017 6:02:00 PM
John, I am sure this can reach many people. There are so many tragic things that can happen making it difficult to live in the moment today. You are shining light for your friend :)
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John Hamilton
Date: 3/12/2017 6:10:00 PM
Thanks Heidi, I appreciate your stopping by with your encouraging words!

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