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The Strength of a Loving Heart Bridge Contest

If you're lost, outside in the cold
     Trust me your hand and I will lead you home
     I'll be your light, oh, in the darkest hour
     If fear is all around
     With the strength of a loving heart
     I will hold you close
     With the strength of a loving heart
     I will hold you close

     When passions fade, and hope escapes
     Stay near my love and I will comfort you
     I'll stand with you, oh, against all loss
     When courage can't be found
     With the strength of a loving heart
     I will hold you close
     With the strength of a loving heart
     I will hold you close

     Rise up to meet the spring
     Caress the sun
     Your blooms are on the way
     The winters done
     With the strength of a loving heart
     I will stay so close
     With the strength of a loving heart
     You will be my rose...

     Bridge Over Troubled Waters Contest
     Sponsored by John Hamilton
     10/04/2017
    
     2nd. Place.

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Francis J Grasso

Date: 11/28/2017 6:26:00 PM

Lovely, Charlie. ...Fran

Charlie Smith
Date: 11/30/2017 8:26:00 AM

Thank you Fran...

Gregory Richard Barden

Date: 10/13/2017 4:38:00 AM

Charlie - sincere congratulations on your well-deserved win, my friend - keep up the wonderful work! :-)

Charlie Smith
Date: 10/14/2017 8:27:00 PM

Thank you Gregory...

Eileen Manassian

Date: 10/13/2017 1:55:00 AM

What a lovely piece, Charlie. It warms the heart...a love like that is a treasure. Blessings, dear.

Charlie Smith
Date: 10/14/2017 8:26:00 PM

Thank you Eileen...

Sandra Haight

Date: 10/12/2017 8:38:00 AM

Such a beautiful and romantic Lyric, Charlie. Congratulations on your win in the contest. Sandra

Charlie Smith
Date: 10/12/2017 11:55:00 AM

Thank you Sandra...

Susan Ashley

Date: 10/11/2017 9:05:00 PM

Back to congratulate you for your win with this stunning poem Charlie.

Charlie Smith
Date: 10/11/2017 9:39:00 PM

Thanks again Susan...

Constance La France

Date: 10/11/2017 7:48:00 PM

Charlie, congratulations on your win with this excellent song !

Charlie Smith
Date: 10/11/2017 9:38:00 PM

Thank you BW...

Alexis Y.

Date: 10/11/2017 5:50:00 PM

Hi Charlie, Your lyrics were good. They did justice to the original lyrics. Congratulations on your 2nd place win. It was well deserved. PS, You are a great songwriter by the way:-) Alexis

Charlie Smith
Date: 10/11/2017 9:37:00 PM

You are too kind Alexis, thank you...

Vijay Pandit

Date: 10/11/2017 4:35:00 PM

Back with congrats Charlie on your top win!

Charlie Smith
Date: 10/11/2017 9:34:00 PM

Thanks again Vijay...

Janice Canerdy

Date: 10/11/2017 4:24:00 PM

Beautiful, WINNING poem, Charlie! Janice

Charlie Smith
Date: 10/11/2017 9:34:00 PM

Thank you Janice.

John Hamilton

Date: 10/11/2017 12:38:00 PM

This is wonderful writing Charlie, I loved everything about this, especially the refrain with the strength of a loving heart I will hold you close, soo comforting ...mimics the spirit of the original, no small feat...when the challenge is meeting up to the gold standard of Simon and Garfunkle! Congrats on a fine 2nd place!

Charlie Smith
Date: 10/11/2017 3:30:00 PM

Thank you John for your consideration and for your sponsorship...

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 10/9/2017 1:56:00 PM

- Really lovely and romantic, Charlie ... love the end :) - Luck in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Charlie Smith
Date: 10/9/2017 3:15:00 PM

Thank you Anne-Lise.

Afolabi Muideen

Date: 10/7/2017 3:18:00 PM

This is a very lovely lyric. It flows so well. Excellent penned.

Charlie Smith
Date: 10/7/2017 9:10:00 PM

Thank you Afolabi...

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/6/2017 8:36:00 PM

Charlie, It is very close I think to the original in its meter! I especially liked the last part: Caress the sun and You will be my rose, such great lines!

Charlie Smith
Date: 10/6/2017 8:59:00 PM

Thank you Andrea.

Darren White

Date: 10/6/2017 12:42:00 PM

Great lyrics Charli, well done. Good luck in the contest.

Charlie Smith
Date: 10/6/2017 3:01:00 PM

Thank you Darren...

Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 10/6/2017 12:14:00 PM

Such a beautiful lyrical poem, Charlie. I put a melody to it instantly. Ty for the muse inspiration. Glowing love aurora poetry. Star bright write! Love and joy forever.

Charlie Smith
Date: 10/6/2017 3:01:00 PM

You are a beautiful person, thanks Freddie...

Arturo Michael

Date: 10/6/2017 10:32:00 AM

"With the strength of a loving heart", All is possible...

Charlie Smith
Date: 10/6/2017 11:14:00 AM

Thank you Arturo.

Arthur Vaso

Date: 10/5/2017 9:58:00 PM

So very well penned Charlie!

Charlie Smith
Date: 10/5/2017 10:31:00 PM

Thank you Arthur.

Susan Ashley

Date: 10/5/2017 7:42:00 PM

A beautiful and romantic lyric Charlie. I love your last stanza the most - so lovely as are your refraining lines. The gentle, loving lilt of your poem is so enjoyable. Good luck in the contest!

Charlie Smith
Date: 10/5/2017 8:53:00 PM

Thank you Susan.