51 Years And Still Hoping Poem by Jim Yerman

We were filled with hope for peace and love in the 60's
but how quickly that hope would decline
as our dreams and wishes turned to ashes by the end of 1969.

But 51 years ago today our crumbling faith would be rewarded
for that was the day Bridge Over Trouble Water by Simon and Garfunkel was recorded.

Reminding us when we are weary…when we're feeling small
how building a bridge is so much better…than putting up a wall.

America has navigated troubled waters as 244 years have elapsed
but many of the bridges that were built have long ago collapsed.

We can't ignore the hate in this country that rains so freely from above
But we can begin to fight that hate by building our bridges out of love.

So I will lay me down over these troubled waters
with the hope that peace and love I find
when you lay yourself down and your bridge connects with mine.

I leave you now with the lyrics of their song in the hope that we might find
a way to build a bridges out of peace and love…
A way to ease our mind.





Bridge Over Troubled Water
Song by Simon & Garfunkel

When you're weary, feeling small
When tears are in your eyes, I will dry them all, all
I'm on your side, oh, when times get rough
And friends just can't be found
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down
When you're down and out
When you're on the street
When evening falls so hard
I will comfort you
I'll take your part, oh, when darkness comes
And pain is all around
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down
Sail on silver girl
Sail on by
Your time has come to shine
All your dreams are on their way
See how they shine
Oh, if you need a friend
I'm sailing right behind
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will ease your mind
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will ease your mind