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If you're lost, outside in the cold Trust me your hand and I will lead you home I'll be your light, oh, in the darkest hour If fear is all around With the strength of a loving heart I will hold you close With the strength of a loving heart I will hold you close When passions fade, and hope escapes Stay near my love and I will comfort you I'll stand with you, oh, against all loss When courage can't be found With the strength of a loving heart I will hold you close With the strength of a loving heart I will hold you close Rise up to meet the spring Caress the sun Your blooms are on the way The winters done With the strength of a loving heart I will stay so close With the strength of a loving heart You will be my rose... Bridge Over Troubled Waters Contest Sponsored by John Hamilton 10/04/2017 2nd. Place.

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Date: 11/28/2017 6:26:00 PM
Lovely, Charlie. ...Fran
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Date: 11/30/2017 8:26:00 AM
Thank you Fran...
Date: 10/13/2017 4:38:00 AM
Charlie - sincere congratulations on your well-deserved win, my friend - keep up the wonderful work! :-)
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Date: 10/14/2017 8:27:00 PM
Thank you Gregory...
Date: 10/13/2017 1:55:00 AM
What a lovely piece, Charlie. It warms the heart...a love like that is a treasure. Blessings, dear.
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Date: 10/14/2017 8:26:00 PM
Thank you Eileen...
Date: 10/12/2017 8:38:00 AM
Such a beautiful and romantic Lyric, Charlie. Congratulations on your win in the contest. Sandra
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Date: 10/12/2017 11:55:00 AM
Thank you Sandra...
Date: 10/11/2017 9:05:00 PM
Back to congratulate you for your win with this stunning poem Charlie.
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Date: 10/11/2017 9:39:00 PM
Thanks again Susan...
Date: 10/11/2017 7:48:00 PM
Charlie, congratulations on your win with this excellent song !
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Date: 10/11/2017 9:38:00 PM
Thank you BW...
Date: 10/11/2017 5:50:00 PM
Hi Charlie, Your lyrics were good. They did justice to the original lyrics. Congratulations on your 2nd place win. It was well deserved. PS, You are a great songwriter by the way:-) Alexis
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Date: 10/11/2017 9:37:00 PM
You are too kind Alexis, thank you...
Date: 10/11/2017 4:35:00 PM
Back with congrats Charlie on your top win!
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Date: 10/11/2017 9:34:00 PM
Thanks again Vijay...
Date: 10/11/2017 4:24:00 PM
Beautiful, WINNING poem, Charlie! Janice
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Date: 10/11/2017 9:34:00 PM
Thank you Janice.
Date: 10/11/2017 12:38:00 PM
This is wonderful writing Charlie, I loved everything about this, especially the refrain with the strength of a loving heart I will hold you close, soo comforting ...mimics the spirit of the original, no small feat...when the challenge is meeting up to the gold standard of Simon and Garfunkle! Congrats on a fine 2nd place!
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Date: 10/11/2017 3:30:00 PM
Thank you John for your consideration and for your sponsorship...
Date: 10/9/2017 1:56:00 PM
- Really lovely and romantic, Charlie ... love the end :) - Luck in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 10/9/2017 3:15:00 PM
Thank you Anne-Lise.
Date: 10/7/2017 3:18:00 PM
This is a very lovely lyric. It flows so well. Excellent penned.
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Date: 10/7/2017 9:10:00 PM
Thank you Afolabi...
Date: 10/6/2017 8:36:00 PM
Charlie, It is very close I think to the original in its meter! I especially liked the last part: Caress the sun and You will be my rose, such great lines!
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Charlie Smith
Date: 10/6/2017 8:59:00 PM
Thank you Andrea.
Date: 10/6/2017 12:42:00 PM
Great lyrics Charli, well done. Good luck in the contest.
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Date: 10/6/2017 3:01:00 PM
Thank you Darren...
Date: 10/6/2017 12:14:00 PM
Such a beautiful lyrical poem, Charlie. I put a melody to it instantly. Ty for the muse inspiration. Glowing love aurora poetry. Star bright write! Love and joy forever.
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Date: 10/6/2017 3:01:00 PM
You are a beautiful person, thanks Freddie...
Date: 10/6/2017 10:32:00 AM
"With the strength of a loving heart", All is possible...
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Charlie Smith
Date: 10/6/2017 11:14:00 AM
Thank you Arturo.
Date: 10/5/2017 9:58:00 PM
So very well penned Charlie!
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Charlie Smith
Date: 10/5/2017 10:31:00 PM
Thank you Arthur.
Date: 10/5/2017 7:42:00 PM
A beautiful and romantic lyric Charlie. I love your last stanza the most - so lovely as are your refraining lines. The gentle, loving lilt of your poem is so enjoyable. Good luck in the contest!
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Charlie Smith
Date: 10/5/2017 8:53:00 PM
Thank you Susan.
Date: 10/5/2017 6:18:00 PM
Very nicely penned Charlie
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Charlie Smith
Date: 10/5/2017 7:10:00 PM
Thank you Joseph...
Date: 10/5/2017 1:47:00 PM
Very inspirational verse Charlie
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Charlie Smith
Date: 10/5/2017 3:32:00 PM
Thank you Tim...
Date: 10/5/2017 12:12:00 PM
I enjoyed reading this poem Charlie--love the repeating lines and soft tone of the poem! Best for a win!!
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Charlie Smith
Date: 10/5/2017 3:32:00 PM
Thank you Vijay...
Date: 10/5/2017 11:36:00 AM
This is so beautiful and romantic Charlie..
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Date: 10/5/2017 3:31:00 PM
Thank you SO...

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