Hold On Another Day
16 November, 2003
Author: Ben Laney
When darkness
like a heavy stone falls
and you're crushed
by the weight of it all
Hold on another day
When your tears
are streaming to the floor
and it seems your heart
can't take any more
Hold on another day
When you think
the whole world's against you
and your sweetest dreams
have all crumbled, too
Hold on another day
When your soul
is shattered to the core
and you don't know
what you're living for
Hold on another day
When false friends
prove themselves untrue
grinding your trust
like dust under their shoes
Hold on another day
When it's hard
to even breathe a breath
and you believe
you would welcome death
Hold on another day
Hold on another day
Don't give up or give in
Hold on another day
start all over again
Sorrow comes
to each and everyone
But tomorrow
will bring a brand new sun
Hold on another day
Hold on another day
------- Author's Notes -------
Janis, this is for your friend, Russell who is having a hard time. Please feel free |
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Comments on this poem/writing:
| Terrie* (65.148.210.16) -- Tuesday, November 18 2003, 05:06 pm Ben this is such a beautiful poem i am soooooo touched ( sniff-sniff) ....i am speechless..Janis is going to love it....so is Russell....you are an amazing man...always touching someones life....... |
| Ben (67.123.245.222) -- Wednesday, November 19 2003, 01:34 am Thank you, Terrie*, for your VERY nice comment on Hold On Another Day! I am pleased that you like it and think it's beautiful, although words hardly seem enough at times. I do think this is one which could apply to us all, though. Who doesn't want to give up at times when their heart is broken or they are suffering, wheather from an illness or deep sorrow? Anyway, I'm really glad you enjoyed it, and thanks again! I do appreciate it! ***Ben |
| JANIS (67.126.235.161) -- Wednesday, November 19 2003, 02:03 am IT WAS VERY NICE FOR YOU TWO SEND THIS TWO THIS TWO MY FRIND HE WILL BE 46 ON THE 19 AND HE IS VERY LONGING AND JUST LOOK FOR FRIEND AND YOU CAN SEND IT TWO ME AND I WILL SEND MY GOD BLESS YOU ALLWAYS JANIS YOUR SISTER THANK YOU LOVE |
| Ben (67.123.245.222) -- Wednesday, November 19 2003, 02:31 am Yes, Janis, you are VERY welcome. And, of course, I will be glad to send it to you so you can share it with your friend. Will you please give him my best regards and I hope he enjoys it as well! I also wish him a speedy recovery. Thank you, Sis! ***Love, Brother Beb |
| Linda (64.233.219.216) -- Wednesday, November 19 2003, 02:56 am This is a very nice poem and i am sure that Russell will get much out of it. And i aswell wish him a speedy recovery. Love, Linda |
| Ben (67.123.245.222) -- Wednesday, November 19 2003, 03:09 am Linda, Thank you soooo much for your very nice comment, I am glad you like this one! I appreciate your encouraging words a lot, too. I am certain your speedy recovery wishes will be conveyed as well! Thanks again! ***Ben |
| Dino (209.240.207.249) -- Wednesday, November 19 2003, 07:55 am How'z it Brah! Say Ben, I really enjoyed this special poem to Russel. I'm sure this will make his day. I know how hard it is to take that breath, to take that step, and walk. I like what you said, "Hold on another day" we all have our sorrows, and yes you said it, the sun will shine again. Thanks Ben for another wonderful poem. |
| Ben (67.123.245.222) -- Wednesday, November 19 2003, 08:36 am Dino, your encouraging words are appreciated VERY much! I really am sooo glad you enjoyed it, and I thank you for commenting on it. I, too, know what it's like when it's hard to even breathe a breath and think about welcoming death. We are not alone, I do know that! Thanks again! ***Ben |
| Leah (204.112.162.219) -- Tuesday, December 30 2003, 12:33 am Very good. Sometimes that is what we have to do , just hold on another day, but when it is said in such a beautiful poem it is easier to look on the bright side. |
| Ben (64.175.69.218) -- Tuesday, January 13 2004, 12:38 pm Thank you, Leah for your very encouraging comment! I really am glad you think this is a beautiful writing and that you can relate to it. I am grateful to you for taking time to send me your positive feedback. I do appreciate it! Thanks again! ***Ben |
| Emilee (152.163.253.8) -- Sunday, July 11 2004, 01:37 pm Claps for Ben!! This poem was awesome! Omigosh I love it...I hope Russel loves it too and it makes him want to "hold on another day!" Life can bring us down, and people like you make it easy to look on the bright side! Good job as always! God Bless~emilee |
| Ben Laney (4.182.132.141) -- Sunday, July 11 2004, 08:52 pm Emilee, thank you so much for your positive comment on Hold On Another Day, I really do appreciate it and I'm glad you think it's awesome! Indeed, life can have some extremely difficult times, but we would do well to hold on and see what tomorrow brings. Thanks again! Best Regards, Ben |
| barb (66.46.241.184) -- Sunday, July 11 2004, 11:23 pm Ben this is a beautiful written thought and I hope Russell see's that in one day things can change. We just have to wait it out and see what happens. Very good thinking Ben. |
| Ben Laney (4.182.132.19) -- Monday, July 12 2004, 09:10 am Thank you, Barb, for your kind and encouraging words. I am glad you like this writing and appreciate your letting me know. And I agree with you...It takes a lot of hanging in to get the hang of life. Thanks again! Best Regards, Ben |
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