"You Are No Rock" (Original Poem/Song - to the tune of "I Am A Rock" by Simon and Garfunkle)

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ResurrectedSon

"You Are No Rock"
by J.T.L.

A summer’s day,
It's hot and bright – almost September.
You feel alone,
Gazing at your computer
To icons far below.
They’re stale and fallen, mutely silent, and help you not to grow.

You are no rock.
You are no "ice" land.

There’s icy walls –  
A fortress, dark and gloomy,
That love and hope may penetrate.
You have great need for friendship,
Though friendship can cause pain.
With no laughter and no loving, where’s the gain?

You are no rock.
You are no "ice" land.

We talk of love,
Though mere words you’ve heard before.
They’re sweeping through your memory.
Some may perturb your anger
From feelings that have lied.
Without forever love, forever would have died.

You are no rock.
You are no "ice" land.

We write our books
And our poetry – we love Him deeply!
He’s revealed through our ardor.
Abiding in our rooms,
He unlocked us from our tombs,
With just one touch He sets the captive free.

You are no rock.
You are no "ice" land.

Yes, our hearts can rock with pain.
Yet His tears can melt our ice.

(Sung to the tune of “I Am A rock” by Simon and Garfunkle)

Simon & Garfunkel Lyrics "I Am A Rock"
A winter's day
In a deep and dark December
I am alone
Gazing from my window
To the streets below
On a freshly fallen, silent shroud of snow

I am a rock
I am an island

I've built walls
A fortress, steep and mighty
That none may penetrate
I have no need of friendship
Friendship causes pain
Its laughter and its loving I disdain

I am a rock
I am an island

Don't talk of love
Well, I've heard the words before
It's sleeping in my memory
I won't disturb the slumber
Of feelings that have died
If I never loved, I never would have cried

I am a rock
I am an island

I have my books
And my poetry to protect me
I am shielded in my armor
Hiding in my room
Safe within my womb
I touch no one and no one touches me

I am a rock
I am an island

And a rock feels no pain
And an island never cries

SweetPeaBuddy

Love it brother John,well done my friend!

ResurrectedSon

I think I would need permission from copyright holder of Simon and Garfunkle's hit song to publish it though, dear brother. How are you doing, my friend?

SweetPeaBuddy

Good brother how about you?