John Hamilton Poet Lyric

When the Hurting Speaks

When the hurting speaks

Vs 1

All of the memories...
flood back with time
I've never been taught, how 
to handle it right


Vs 2
All the thoughts linger...
in the cracks of the mind
Where no one expects,
or is able to find


Bridge
Where are you going
in this altered state?
Where nothing is real,
and solutions are fake.


Chorus
What will you do now?
Wait in the darkness...
Wait in the darkness...
Until...the hurting speaks
and, tears your insides out
that's when the hurting speaks


Vs 3
Why are they speaking
words I cannot hear
I see their lips moving
but I still live in fear

Vs 4
They've got all the answers
or so, they will say
But they couldn't live,
in my day to day

Vs 5
All that you need is to
take our nice pills
Blues reds and greens will
manage all your ills


Chorus
What will you do now?
Wait in the darkness...
Wait in the darkness...
Until...the hurting speaks
and, tears your insides out
that's when the hurting speaks

and, tears your insides out
that's when the hurting speaks...


John Derek Hamilton
August 13,2023

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Christina Bowring August 19, 2023 at 2:39 PM This is thoughtful, powerful and well written John.Very thought provoking.Well expressed. Thank you for sharing. John Hamilton August 20, 2023 at 11:28 AM Thanks Christina for your kind words and visit, you're always welcome here on my page.

Richard Lamoureux August 14, 2023 at 2:06 PM Yes the darkness/ quiet can be difficult at times. Still we have to allow ourselves to feel that pain or it will get buried deep down where it can do more damage. John Hamilton August 14, 2023 at 6:20 PM Great comment thanks Rick for your kind visit. I see Kelowna hit 39 degrees today. wow!

Heidi Sands August 14, 2023 at 12:39 PM I can feel this John. When the hurting speaks! Powerful. Well written. It is so nice to have you here again :) John Hamilton August 14, 2023 at 6:22 PM Thanks Heidi I thought you would comment on this, life is difficult it seems for most these days. Yes glad to be back thanks.

Vijay Pandit August 14, 2023 at 6:21 AM Grief speaks loudly in this forlorn theme, John. So well written--emotive! John Hamilton August 14, 2023 at 7:13 AM Thanks Vijay I was getting worried with no comments on this one. I appreciate your support very much.

Charlotte Puddifoot August 14, 2023 at 5:10 AM and this speaks to me, especially verse 5..emotive penning as always..it's so nice that you're back and active on the site again.:) John Hamilton August 14, 2023 at 7:12 AM Thanks Charlotte I was getting worried no comments but your visit encourages me to post things that your average reader either doesn't understand, or value. I think even dark or disturbing writing can be of value but few appreciate it. Take care JD