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Troubled Waters Go On By

Life is filled with many troubled waters coming in many shapes and forms we need our bridge to cover ill waters for it's strong overcoming many storms Some waters are deeper than others so shallow are some others real deep right up to our ankles so little water causing a drought except when we weep There again depth has so much filling clouds over our very head threatening to burst out upon us not much time let's go to bed Water is so great full of weight it washes away all in sight if it's on your side you're a winner but leaves you with a nasty bite My heart speaks so clear troubled waters go on by for my bridge is my anchor holding on don't let me die! (I have written this in respect of the great song 'Bridge Over Troubled Waters' by Simon and Garfunkel.)

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Judy Ball

Date: 4/18/2020 4:43:00 PM

Great job Gordon. I really like Simon & Garfunkel. Always did. Still listen to their tunes. This piece reminds me of Jesus walking on the stormy waters and He said "Peace, Be Still." and the waters calmed. Love it. God Bless, JB

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 4/19/2020 2:29:00 AM

Hi Judy, Glad you really loved this one, hope all is well in Canada, its lovely sunny morning over here, God bless, Gordon

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 4/13/2020 2:48:00 PM

Clever write my friend Gordon - thank you always for your loyal support and friendship - it is valued with with heartfelt thoughts. enjoyed this poem very much. Stay well and safe you and the family Gordon. Blessings, Jennifer.

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 4/13/2020 2:59:00 PM

Hi Jenny, Glad you enjoyed my piece and so good to have been friends on PS for so long, hope you're well in SA , here I've been on course of antibiotics for 5 days, just 2 days to go for a bad cough but no other symptoms thankfully. Take care, Blessings,Gordon

Sandra Adams

Date: 4/11/2020 10:33:00 PM

I always loved the song "bridge over troubled waters" love this write too Gordon...beautiful write... Happy Easter my friend... hugs and blessings!

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 4/12/2020 2:40:00 AM

Hi Sandy, I think everybody loves this classic, glad you loved my piece, have a blessed Easter Sunday, hugs and blessings, Gordon

Judy Ball

Date: 4/11/2020 3:16:00 PM

WoW! Bridge Over Troubled Waters was a fave of mine and I still love to hear it and sing along. A fine and timely write my fri3end. God Bless, JB

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 4/11/2020 3:52:00 PM

Thanks so much Judy, it's a great favourite of so many of us, Glad you enjoyed it, Trust you're well, I'm in middle of treatment of antibiotics for a really bad cough but feeling bit better today. Have a blessed Easter weekend, Blessings always,Gordon

Jan Allison

Date: 4/11/2020 1:40:00 PM

Got to be one of my all time fave pieces of music and it inspired you to write such a beautiful poem, sorry you are under the weather hope you feel better soon:-) hugs Jan xx

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 4/11/2020 1:47:00 PM

Hi Jan, Glad you loved my piece as the song is one of your favourites. Hope you're well and keeping well and safe. Blessings,Gordon

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 4/11/2020 12:54:00 PM

Hello Gordon McConnell, Bridge over Troubled Water is my fav. song. I will make this poem my fav. Happy Easter. Enjoy your day my friend. Stay safe.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 4/15/2020 1:09:00 PM

Helo Gordon McConnell, Now I can read this poem often as I want to Gordon. Did you have a nice Easter? Enjoy your day my friend. Be safe.

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 4/11/2020 1:09:00 PM

Hi Darlene, Glad I chose your fav song and you make it a favourite poem , I'm truly humbled. Have a blessed Easter, Gordon

Tom Cunningham

Date: 4/11/2020 10:53:00 AM

The classic song inspired you well Gordon, hope you are keeping well, stay safe and happy Easter to you. Tom

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 4/11/2020 1:03:00 PM

Hi Tom, Glad you liked it, Trust you are keeping well and safe. I'm on my 3rd day of a 7 day course of antibiotics to fix a bad cough I've had for a few weeks but signs are I'm feeling a bit better. Have a blessed Easter, Gordon