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Will you be standing next to me

WILL YOU BE STANDING NEXT TO ME

When this world is finally done,
will you be standing next to me?
When all humans reside as one,
no violent colors left to see.

When every evil is all gone,
will you be standing next to me?
When nothings left to fight over,
will you still want to take what's mine?

When the wild beasts will do no harm,
Will you dare to reach out your hand?
When the false prophet is no more,
Will you be standing next to me?

When corruption and greed are gone,
will you rejoice and jump with glee?
When the Lord says welcome home son,
will you be standing next to me?

For Rob Carmack's contest
June 13,2025

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/21/2025 1:51:00 PM

I really like this one. Also I like the repetitive line. I am trying to think if I ever entered Robs first contest. I think not. Hoping he likes my N/A poem.

John Hamilton
Date: 6/21/2025 8:04:00 PM

Thanks Andrea nice to see you today!

Joanna Daniel

Date: 6/14/2025 4:40:00 AM

Glad to read your work after a long time, John, hope you and your wife are doing well:) a very thought provoking wonderful poem, the question is very important...

John Hamilton
Date: 6/14/2025 9:09:00 AM

Thanks Jo yeah we're doing well some health challenges but coping well considering... I appreciate your kind visit and comments.

Maria Williams

Date: 6/13/2025 10:55:00 PM

Hi John, your poem is deeply moving—both tender and questioning. It holds so much hope, yet doesn’t shy away from the hard truths of human nature. The repeated line 'will you be standing next to me?' echoes like a prayer for unity, love, and accountability. Beautifully written,good luck in the contest...Hugs

John Hamilton
Date: 6/14/2025 9:07:00 AM

Thanks Maria I appreciate your kind words of support, your opinion weighs heavy with me.

Sotto Poet

Date: 6/13/2025 7:35:00 PM

John, this is a captivating verse. It evokes powerful emotions and builds strength. Thank you for visiting and commenting on my page.

John Hamilton
Date: 6/13/2025 8:39:00 PM

You're welcome you are a class act worthy of imitation, I appreciate your kind words and visit!

CayCay Jennings

Date: 6/13/2025 7:09:00 PM

I am so clueless about the song / music topic when I first looked at it that I've pursued other pen fuel from other contents. God? Haven't circled back to consider. SO, I don't know what the content should be AT ALL, but I do know this is very attention and emotion catching, all reinforced the repetitive line. Was bummed to not find u here when I came back after more than a year. Missed your light. (read Small Boxed Faces) So Soup is now in order, you aren't Soup-over. So glad you're here

John Hamilton
Date: 6/13/2025 7:21:00 PM

Thanks for your kind visit and words, it's so nice to be back, feeling a little better now, but more challenges on the way. Take care JD