Stand By Me

Sigh, life is much better if you stand by me

I told my bestie I’m afraid, she said stand by me

I said I’d be gone for a while, she said its fine by me

She said be strong, fight for us, fight for me

 

The door bell rings, and all I hear is voices

My mum’s crying: never seen her so distraught

Dad says uncle john’s dead, gives me a hug

Says son, don’t go nowhere, you’d be fine if you stand by me

 

A drop falls from my eyes as he stands by me

My nose is running but its fine by me

My life in a flash just passed by me

Life is hell if I’ve got no one to stand by me

 

I’m on the plane, I wave goodbye

Death steers at me but shrug her off

Turbulence, wind, storm, it’s fine by me

Screams, fire, blood, Still listening to Ben E king’s Stand by me

                                      2012

 

Author's Note

Was Listening to the song "stand by me" and this poem was born..

Reviews

[K-mo]

This is really good

[Tate Morgan]

Love that song.This is a reality I can relate to having lost a family member this year

[Tomi]

so sorry to hear that :(

[Ronnie Smith]

This is very beautiful. I think I will listen to that song.

[The Refined Poet]

beautiful poetic piece. Emotions and feelings come through nicely. Thanks for posting.

[Freckled Princess]

Brought tears to my eyes. Please, write more beauty. :')

[Tomi]

Thank you

[Coyote Poetry]

A very good song. Good music bring out good poetry and memories. I like the thoughts and places you took me in this poem. Thank you for the excellent poem.
Coyote

[Muse]

I too have written poetry inspired by music...it's almost a lyrical exchange. Borrowed inspiration to create my very own. Very very good. High scores.


Muse

[reflectingus]

Well this is just wonderful. We all need someone to stand beside us, life gets a lot easier. Poignant descriptions conveyed in a beautiful manner. Keep writing!

[Patricia B. Hepler]

Powerful emotions grow from any powerful sources; I find songs amongst the most emotional motivations, also. Excellent poem. Good job. pat

[Tomi]

Thank you :)

[Spectating Spectator]

"A drop falls from my eyes as he stands by me
My nose is running but its fine by me
My life in a flash just passed by me
Life is hell if I’ve got no one to stand by me"

This has a really nice flow to it. I don't usually like poems but this one has me :)

[Tomi]

Thank you :) glad you enjoyed it