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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

Date: 8/19/2023 2:39:00 PM

This is thoughtful, powerful and well written John.Very thought provoking.Well expressed. Thank you for sharing.

John Hamilton
Date: 8/20/2023 11:28:00 AM

Thanks Christina for your kind words and visit, you're always welcome here on my page.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 8/14/2023 2:06:00 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
Date: 8/14/2023 6:20:00 PM

Great comment thanks Rick for your kind visit. I see Kelowna hit 39 degrees today. wow!

Heidi Sands

Date: 8/14/2023 12:39:00 PM

I can feel this John. When the hurting speaks! Powerful. Well written. It is so nice to have you here again :)

John Hamilton
Date: 8/14/2023 6:22:00 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

Date: 8/14/2023 6:21:00 AM

Grief speaks loudly in this forlorn theme, John. So well written--emotive!

John Hamilton
Date: 8/14/2023 7:13:00 AM

Thanks Vijay I was getting worried with no comments on this one. I appreciate your support very much.

Charlotte Puddifoot

Date: 8/14/2023 5:10:00 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
Date: 8/14/2023 7:12:00 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