John Hamilton Poet Sonnet

Yesterday's Tears

Yesterdays tears

I've tried so hard to make the best of life,
in spite of the challenging highs and lows,
the highs, made me happy to be alive,
the lows, were a mental and body blow

Childhood's supposed to be a happy time,
where children learn to feel safe and secure,
at least I learned about God's love sublime,
and for human frailties there's a cure

I've lived a life full of torture and pain,
but, in between there's been blessings and bliss,
contrasting emotions from which I've gained,
a new perspective when I reminisce.

I've learned so much from so-called wasted years
I've cast aside, all of yesterdays tears.

May 29,2019
John Derek Hamilton

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Hannah Borke November 14, 2019 at 9:38 AM Most of your poems are over my head intelligence-wise. This simpler one is a great poem! John Hamilton November 14, 2019 at 9:42 AM Thanks Hannah, I think the first time someone mentioned it's over their head intelligence-wise...I really try to simplify things but I guess I have to keep working on that, I appreciate your thoughtful comment and visit!

Beautiful Scars August 16, 2019 at 10:17 AM lovely sonnet all around, it's like you know that song inside and out, also one of my fave songs too, funny huh? Great minds....:)-luloo John Hamilton August 16, 2019 at 10:25 AM Yeah that song is the soundtrack of my youth, but I did speak truth when I said I've left behind yesterday's tears, that is the only way for me to cope and reconcile the past. Thanks for the nice visit!

Anisha Dutta July 4, 2019 at 11:16 AM CONGRATS Concluding lines match with my emotion. John Hamilton July 4, 2019 at 6:19 PM Thanks Anisha

Sandra Adams June 22, 2019 at 6:12 AM The song inspiration and your memories made for a well written sonnet! You handled the form nicely, I have tried my hand at a few and know they are not easy to orchestrate! Congrats on your win :) John Hamilton June 22, 2019 at 8:52 AM Thanks Sandra, sonnet are easier to me than other forms, I enjoy rhymes so sonnet is a nice fit for me although it's hard to work with a forced structure.!

Winged Warrior June 22, 2019 at 5:12 AM Excellent pick of songs Johnny Boy...accompanied by a great sonnet...happy trails my friend...^WW^...{*J*} John Hamilton June 22, 2019 at 8:51 AM Thanks WW nice to see you pass by my page, take care buddy!

Susan Ashley June 20, 2019 at 9:39 PM Sometimes, what we think of as wasted years, turn out to be the very stepping stones to our greatest epiphanies in life. A beautifully moving sonnet, John, with a potent couplet for an affecting finale. Your heart shines in this brilliant reflective piece inspired by a great song. Congratulations on your wonderful win, my friend. Warmest wishes always ~Susan John Hamilton June 21, 2019 at 10:29 AM Thanks so much for your double visit to my page, I am glad you enjoyed this one also, thanks for the congrats, been a long time since I've entered a contest!

Charles Messina June 14, 2019 at 9:28 PM Wonderful lyrics John, as I have read a few of your lyrics it seems you have mastered this form. Great writes my friend. Congrats on this one in the winners column...well deserved. Charlie John Hamilton June 15, 2019 at 7:54 PM Thanks Charlie sonnets are a challenge but the song I felt could easily be interpreted this way, glad you enjoyed it, thanks for the kind words!

Jennifer Proxenos June 14, 2019 at 3:41 AM Congratulations John on a very deserved win with this wonderful poem -'Ive learnt so much from so-called wasted years - I've cast aside all of yesterdays tears - sound advise to follow! Hugs, Jennifer. John Hamilton June 14, 2019 at 12:14 PM Thanks Jennifer for your support, welcome to my page!

Ralph Sergi June 12, 2019 at 6:37 PM Hi John: Congratulations! John Hamilton June 12, 2019 at 10:15 PM Thanks Ralph for stopping by!

Vijay Pandit June 10, 2019 at 7:57 AM Congrats John on this well deserved win..your words feel so real and touching throughout the poem..and your message resonates..an excellent write! John Hamilton June 10, 2019 at 4:34 PM Thanks Vijay, I always enjoy your refreshing visits!

Winged Warrior June 8, 2019 at 7:27 AM Congrats on the win, Johnny Boy...great song...and your sonnet, magnifique ...great poetic pair my lyrical friend...sorry I boobed on your latest contest...thinking for some reason it was rhyme...my eyes are failing me...writing too much poetry lol...next one my friend...^WW^...{*J*} John Hamilton June 8, 2019 at 2:13 PM Hey WW thanks for the nice comment and visit, glad you liked it!

Anne-Lise Andresen June 7, 2019 at 8:06 AM - Congratulations on your win, John :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) John Hamilton June 7, 2019 at 11:59 AM Thanks Anne-Lise

Heidi Sands June 6, 2019 at 2:14 PM Congratulations for your win John :) John Hamilton June 6, 2019 at 8:52 PM Thanks Heidi

Joseph May June 6, 2019 at 12:47 PM We gain new perspectives through the years..Very nicely penned John, Congrats on your win.. John Hamilton June 6, 2019 at 8:51 PM Thanks Joseph for a great contest, and for considering this worthy!

Silent One June 2, 2019 at 5:49 PM Holding back the years is a great song. Your sonnet rhymes and flows very well.. John Hamilton June 3, 2019 at 7:53 AM Thanks SO

Richard Lamoureux June 2, 2019 at 12:18 PM An inspired write John. Well done. John Hamilton June 2, 2019 at 2:18 PM Thanks Rick, nice to have you pop by my way, take care!

Heidi Sands May 31, 2019 at 5:40 PM Very well written John! I can completely relate o the contrasting emotions. Good luck in the contest :) John Hamilton June 1, 2019 at 11:54 AM Thanks Heidi, I appreciate the kind words and visit!

CayCay Godwin May 30, 2019 at 1:03 AM Shall we forego the fact vs. fiction question to focus on the poem? Naw, can't. Whether true or not, you obviously grew to know no years are wasted - loved the line '... so-called wasted year', perhaps you learned that despite appearances your path was in divine order, as I did. The poem - it is great, truly, and reflects what the writer shared his song was about. I picked the same song, always have loved it and I wrote the feel that grew in me while reading his explanation of the lyrics. John Hamilton May 30, 2019 at 8:22 AM Thanks Cay Cay for your brave first comment, maybe others will follow your lead. Unfortunately this is a true reflection of my life, but as you said divinely lead is a great way to sum it up. I think all could learn from and rise above life's difficulties leaning on our Creator for strength. Now I have to go and check out yours!!