Stand By Me (poem) by John Herlihy on AuthorsDen

Stand By Me
by John Herlihy → (All Poetry by John Herlihy)
Wednesday, May 7, 2025 Rated "G" by the Author.

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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. - - - - - Copyright © John Herlihy Tuesday 25 February 2025

Reviewed by Jms Bell

Reviewed on July 25, 2025

AND...'HE' DOES, JOHN! EVERY MINUTE, EVERY SECOND...WAKE OR SLEEP...DOWN EVERY HALL...OUR EVERY PRESENT SAGE(JESUS)...IS WATCHING OVER US, STANDING BESIDE US, TALL. WHAT A 'COMFORT' THIS IS! YEA, 'HIS COMFORT', ALWAYS THERE, JUST LIKE HE PROMISED! THANKS FOR SHARING, MY FRIEND. LOVE, BLESSINGS AND FAITH...HIS+INSPIRATIONS

Reviewed by Odin odin@aflx.com

Reviewed on May 10, 2025

There is such an abundance of reflective values in this personal, yet non-self pity rendering of what it is like to remain aware, seek out, and know if nothing else, Nature is alive and always there to take one's hand. So very much to appreciate. Thank you for posting.

Reviewed by Ronald Hull

Reviewed on May 9, 2025

That title always brings me to thinking of that excellent movie about coming of age and my own experience with meeting train on a trestle was only 5 inches separating my life and my death at 12 years of age. My twin brother fast by my side, always trusted, always supporting.

One needs to trust someone if one reaches the end alone. But I've often read that we are born alone and we die alone.

So trust someone you disagree with and you may be surprised how they will carry you through and be there with you at the end.

Ron

Reviewed by Glenda Bixler

Did you know that John has agreed to become an ongoing contributor at Book Readers Heaven. He is a prolific poet who seems to move into any and every topic that comes to mind and puts thoughts to paper with no problem... I loved this latest one posted on February 2025. And I found I wanted to write about it too... Here's the entire post...

https://gabixlerreviews-bookreadersheaven.blogspot.com/2025/05/stand-by-me-guest-poet-john-herlihy.html