Stand By Me

Stand by me when your dreams might fail,
And the burning light of your plans grows pale.
Stand by me when the world is cruel,
When they shake their heads, calling you a fool.
Come stand close, rest your head on my shoulder;
My feelings haven't changed, I simply grow older.
Cry your tears, I'll just be understanding;
I realize how life can be too demanding.

Stand by me when your heart is torn,
And your red eyes burn in the light of morn.
Stand by me; why go on alone,
When you knew I'd be here, just like this stone?
Come stand close, hide your face in my sweater.
For me right now, life couldn't get better.
I'll be here, like I've been for a while;
So stand by me that together we can smile.

Stand by me. Please don't leave again.
Never break my heart like you did back then.
Stand by me, and I'll stand by you;
Then I'll hold you the way I've always wanted to.
Stand real close, let the world be forgotten;
Breathe in the scent I wear, the smell of cotton.
Stand by me, I'll bear your weight of sorrow;
Hold on to me, I'll help you face tomorrow.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Spectator Avatar
September 18, 2021 at 12:40 AM
commenting while i read only half of it , such a breath of fresh air, i'm humming it like a song.
Hall Avatar
February 17, 2017 at 8:31 AM
I found this while looking for poems on forgiveness and joined the site to be able to tell you I love it. It flows beautifully, in addition to the thoughts.
A  Avatar
February 1, 2015 at 1:48 PM
ISAIAH:) A lovely and beautiful win *Hugs* SKAT
Nunez Avatar
January 28, 2015 at 10:53 AM
What a lovely write, Isaiah. The rhyme, the repetition...A steadfast love, a shoulder to cry on, an enduring friendship, the comfort of cotton...Bliss! You are incredibly gifted... Kim Patrice:)
Relish Avatar
January 25, 2015 at 6:56 AM
Congratulations on your win... a beautiful poem.
Mehta Avatar
January 24, 2015 at 8:59 PM
Lovely write on love and friendship, congrats on the high win
Allison Avatar
January 24, 2015 at 6:32 PM
Dropping back with my congrats Isaiah - an honour to share the top step with you:-)
Deschler Avatar
January 24, 2015 at 6:09 PM
A beautiful expression of loyalty, friendship and love... Very nicely rhymed and written, Isaiah. Congratulations on your first place win!
Haight Avatar
January 24, 2015 at 5:20 PM
Isaiah, a big congratulations to you for your 1st Place win! Very touching and full of love, and so wonderfully written. Sandra
Dietrich Avatar
January 22, 2015 at 11:39 PM
Talk about smooth as butter!!! That would be THIS gem, Isaiah. You are truly talented with lyrical writing. Great message in your poem as well!
Johnson-Saunders Avatar
January 21, 2015 at 1:10 PM
Your poem is beautiful, Isaiah...touching and full of love. Best wishes in the contest...hugs, Rhonda
Manassian Avatar
January 21, 2015 at 3:22 AM
Lovely and soothing, Isaiah. What more could a person want. Take in the scent of me...I loved that bit. :) Beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
Allison Avatar
January 20, 2015 at 4:43 PM
Such a tender write Isaiah full of hope for a better future - love the repeated phrase and rhyme:-) Good luck for the contest:-) Hugs Jan xx A 7 from me:-) xx
Chircop Avatar
January 20, 2015 at 3:39 PM
Oh my,these words just gave me goosebumps.. So comforting,loving and sweet.Adding it to my favs!
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