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The Minnesota Sky

The Minnesota sky He's lying on the ground... no mercy to be found... He begs and pleads and says that he can't breathe The world keeps looking on... human dignity is gone... I pray to God to help next time it could be me Chorus So I'm choking on a truth that's seldom heard... Justice falls down to the ground without a word Another day goes by, and nothing seems to change Pray that soon will come better days The Minnesota sky... gets blacker every night... The world is watching and joins in the fight So many years have passed... the colors they still clash... We hope and pray some day it'll be alright Chorus 2 I see the cards are stacked against me in the deck... How can I live, with your knee pressed on my neck? Another day goes by... and nothing seems to change I pray, that soon, will come... better days Chorus So I'm choking on a truth that's seldom heard... Justice falls down to the ground without a word Another day goes by, and nothing seems to change Pray that soon will come better days Pray that soon will come better days Pray that soon will come better days Pray that soon will come better days June 05,2020 John Derek Hamilton

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Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 11/27/2020 1:34:00 AM

I wholeheartedly agree w/everyone ... this is a Powerful message song, and it needs to be heard, John! This is truly a poetic gem, my talented quill friend. Love and more love always.

John Hamilton
Date: 11/27/2020 9:02:00 AM

Thanks Freddie for all your views and reviews today, I thought of you actually when writing this one!

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 7/3/2020 12:24:00 PM

So poignant and moving, I hope too that better days are ahead.

John Hamilton
Date: 7/3/2020 12:37:00 PM

Thanks Michelle for your kind visit and comment!

Gregory Richard Barden

Date: 6/28/2020 2:34:00 AM

Powerful piece, John, about a very difficult subject ... I can only pray for healing. Wonderful write - I hope you get this set to music, and get it HEARD. Awesome.

John Hamilton
Date: 6/28/2020 9:40:00 AM

Thanks G your comment means a lot, so take it and do the music for it, it does need to be heard!!

Joseph May

Date: 6/21/2020 9:29:00 AM

A sad event, your powerful lyrics capture it well...Well written John..

John Hamilton
Date: 6/21/2020 10:32:00 AM

Thanks Joseph, I appreciate your kind words!

Gershon Wolf

Date: 6/17/2020 1:34:00 PM

Potent penning, John. Esp. like the raw truth of it: 'Another day goes by, and nothing seems to change.' … Boy, oh boy, have we ever been down this road too many times before. Kudos, Gershon

John Hamilton
Date: 6/17/2020 1:42:00 PM

Thanks Gershon, I think it's going to get much worse before it gets better unfortunately!

Joanna Daniel

Date: 6/12/2020 1:18:00 AM

Powerful poem, John, in these last days when justice is thrown to the wind..

John Hamilton
Date: 6/12/2020 11:10:00 AM

Thanks Jo I'm glad you came by and left a nice comment, I appreciate your support!

Sandra Adams

Date: 6/10/2020 8:34:00 PM

poignantly powerful lyrics John... I think watching his death unfolding left a scar on all of us... great dedication for George Floyd … hugs

John Hamilton
Date: 6/10/2020 9:05:00 PM

It is a tragedy that the world has embraced, a wave of change is on the way! Thanks for your kind visit Sandy!

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders

Date: 6/9/2020 7:11:00 PM

Oh so beautifully heartfelt and tragic. I can hear this as an anthem for a grieving country. I do believe a change is coming. Finally, people are saying, enough is enough! Well done, John, a powerful song! Hugs, Rhonda xx

John Hamilton
Date: 6/9/2020 8:25:00 PM

Thanks Rhonda, there is certainly a groundswell of support, I'm glad you came by and enjoyed this one! Have a nice night!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/8/2020 8:16:00 PM

wow, you did an amazing job with the theme, John. Quick Soupie

John Hamilton
Date: 6/8/2020 8:28:00 PM

Thanks Andrea

Arturo Michael

Date: 6/7/2020 10:01:00 AM

They better come...Things are getting harder every day...Well done John...

John Hamilton
Date: 6/7/2020 1:32:00 PM

Thanks Arturo, it will get worse before it gets better!

Edward Ibeh

Date: 6/6/2020 11:46:00 AM

Thanks for bringing this moving, potent write to my attention, John!:-) Loved it. RIP, George Floyd. Have a blessed day, my friend!

John Hamilton
Date: 6/6/2020 12:06:00 PM

Thanks Edward I thought you would like it, nice of you to pass by today. One day racism will be eradicated like the pandemic it is!

Ann Gilmour

Date: 6/5/2020 3:36:00 PM

This is such a truthful and powerful write John, it really hits home, as I watched in total horror the video of the poor man as he slowly died, I wept for his soul ~ how cruel ~ how barbaric ~ I pray for change, this is so wrong... with kindest thoughts Ann xx

John Hamilton
Date: 6/5/2020 5:48:00 PM

Thanks Ann for your kind visit and heartfelt comment!

Silent One

Date: 6/5/2020 12:13:00 PM

Brilliant song in tribute.. ive seen so much poems and songs and this is one of the best..

John Hamilton
Date: 6/5/2020 12:22:00 PM

Thanks SO, glad you liked it, something has to change...and soon!

Vijay Pandit

Date: 6/5/2020 11:57:00 AM

Awesome tribute to the man who died needlessly in Minnesota. I pray with you, John, that better days will be here soon.

John Hamilton
Date: 6/5/2020 12:21:00 PM

Thanks Vijay, it's time for a change, so much injustice in this world, it has to go!