Stand By Me
John Herlihy
In a lonely and at times cruel world,
I need someone to stand firmly by me.
Into the hardship of one’s destiny hurled,
Someone to take my hand, support me.
We live in a world where strangers reside,
Strangers soon friends, friend soon enemy.
We live in a world mostly difficult to abide,
While underlying everything, life’s mystery.
In a world replete with lying and thieving,
Who in the world offers trust I can rely.
Whether in joyous times or times grieving,
Bound by a sacred trust nothing can belie.
In a world marked by envy and treachery,
With enemies willing to drag me down.
Who in the world there to offer loyalty,
To offer support without a single sound.
The night looms darkly, but I am not afraid,
Even the night tempered by dim starlight.
My earthly dreams in the Milky Way wade,
As I wander thru pathways of starlit night.
Even if the world stands still in its tracks,
And the rivers and springs no longer flow.
I find in your loyalty what the world lacks,
As winter finds trust in the peace of snow.
Are we not strangers, in a world strange,
Born into a realm that feels like an exile.
Taking full responsibility, a life to arrange,
To breathe in life, to frown and to smile.
Life’s books moves forward by the page,
As we walk on in hope and reprimand.
Ever seeking guidance of one true sage,
Ever present, ever ready, to take a stand.
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Copyright © John Herlihy
Tuesday 25 February 2025
By Gabby
Your Words; My Words
Can two think the same?
See and feel the same?
When we find the very few
Who speaks not as strangers
But as Friends...
We Can be Thankful
For many do not see the same
Strangers constantly reaching
Not knowing that strangers can be
Exactly who we need to hear
Knowing that trust is possible
For their words are our words...
Amen and Amen...
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God Bless
Gabby
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