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When She Dreams

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A sad song of abuse! Started off as a song about the Yazidi women that were forced into slavery to Isis soldiers, now, however there are many modern scenarios that may apply to the sentiments in the song. This is my collaboration with Jennifer Noble. She's a gifted singer/songwriter in Hamilton Ontario. She should have more acclaim. This song has been recorded maybe soon you will hear it! Enjoy

When she dreams/ with Jennifer Noble (It was a) different time... a different world Long ago she learned that.. trust can turn (Everyone said) such a pretty girl... Her porcelain skin so soft and new... but...no one had a clue Chorus She still hides from the danger and when she dreams she's far away... In her mind...she's living in a better place No one can take- take away Broken bags-treasures saved I rushed on by but, could not look away I could not breathe- so surprised saw my reflection-in the stories in her eyes...and...I saw her shine Chorus 2 She still hides from all the danger and when she dreams she's far away... In her mind, she's living, in a better place no one can take-where she feels safe She won't tell you her problems, she won't do as she's told Sometimes I go and sit beside her and..watch her universe unfold Bridge Where the danger keeps replaying in the...hollows of her mind and I try to piece the pieces... try to give her... some of mine Chorus 3 We all keep our secrets silent we walk faster -turn away We're all looking for a better place Where we can be We can be seen... Where we can dream Original write February 21,2018 John Derek Hamilton and Jennifer Nobles final revision January 15,2020 collaboration with Jennifer Nobles completed March 15,2020

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Alexis Y.

Date: 12/2/2020 4:38:00 PM

WoW! John, You have penned such sad and heartfelt lyrics. Although the scenarios may differ, abuse is universal. Many women ( anyone) who have suffered from the pain of abuse can relate to these touching lyrics.PS, Thanks for info regarding the inspiration for the song.This is going straight into my favs. Well done:-) Alexis

John Hamilton
Date: 12/3/2020 10:59:00 AM

Thanks Lexi I thought you might like it, thanks for the always generous compliments, and now thanks also for the fave, I do appreciate it!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/21/2020 4:21:00 PM

I had viewed this last year, John, and now I have to give it a fave. It gave me goosebumps today!

John Hamilton
Date: 6/22/2020 11:23:00 AM

Thanks Andrea I'm so glad you liked it, goosebumps is the proof that it's a good song, that's great thank you!

Jenish Somadas

Date: 12/31/2019 9:53:00 AM

Your song is so sad, but beautiful.. We couldn't imagine how much they suffer in those camps..Even animals may get ashamed of some.. Thank you for sharing..

John Hamilton
Date: 12/31/2019 10:13:00 AM

Thanks Jenish, I'm glad you came by and left your thoughts on this song. I have a composer working on the music, hopefully we'll all hear this sung, so all the world will know. I will post it as soon as it is done. Thanks for your kind visit and comment!

Sandra Adams

Date: 11/4/2019 7:29:00 PM

Wow John... this could be me...if it were not for poetry no one would know my pain...i am a listener in life, a shoulder for others because i won't share my secrets, people around me don't know i write poetry, they don't know what lurks inside, i cannot see beauty in the mirror but can see the beauty of the world around me and in others.. but i am strong enough to endure what i keep inside, strong enough to battle all my demons because i have had to fight to survive all my life...

John Hamilton
Date: 11/4/2019 8:02:00 PM

Thanks Sandra, I knew you could relate to this one. I actually wrote it for the Yazidi women who were brutalized by Isis, most were killed but some escaped to Canada and told their story. Sad sad world, but it will get better soon!

Sandra Adams
Date: 11/4/2019 7:30:00 PM

you were meant to show this to me today...i feel it, so thank you for that...i love this...it touched me... i am in awe...hugs

Heidi Sands

Date: 10/14/2019 10:40:00 AM

John. OMG> I found this Lyric of yours, you mentioned. It is unbelievable and gave me chills! One of your best and also maybe because I went through trauma in the past. Wow. It will be a FAV. Did you get music put to this?

John Hamilton
Date: 10/14/2019 10:49:00 AM

Thanks so much Heidi, I KNEW you would love this, thanks so much for the fave. Yes I have a composer working on the music, it is VERY good, I have high hopes for this song, if only she would finish it, it's been almost a year(I gotta be patient)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/27/2018 6:10:00 PM

Sadly, for this kind of person, dreams are all they have until someone offers them help or hope. The feeling well depicted by your lyrics, John.

John Hamilton
Date: 2/27/2018 9:16:00 PM

Thanks Andrea

Alberta Loepppky

Date: 2/23/2018 9:33:00 PM

Wonderful incite my dear..Well written, good choice of words. Love you.

John Hamilton
Date: 2/24/2018 1:21:00 PM

Thanks Mom Love you to!

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 2/21/2018 1:42:00 PM

- Lovely lyrics, John - She will carry her scars throughout her life ... and many, many more with her ... heartbreaking - So good that someone can live a safe and "normal" life in another country - hugs // Anne-Lise

John Hamilton
Date: 2/21/2018 1:54:00 PM

Thanks Anne-Lise for your friendly visits and kind words!

Silent One

Date: 2/21/2018 10:14:00 AM

It is horrific what they have witnessed as have so many other women, who are victims of war... Nice lyrics John.

John Hamilton
Date: 2/21/2018 11:08:00 AM

So true, I know the flow may be lacking but that's how it came out, thanks for your kind words!