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(imagining dreams) John Lennon 1940-1980
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(imagining dreams) John Lennon 1940-1980 |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) 
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We all gave peace a chance But we never learned to dance We watched the wheels go round But we never left the ground He meant for peace, a glove To shine from inner love Come together over me I cry when I hear that plea Poetry desired to live In a vessel, it could give For it had been long while Since it brought such a smile In the end the love you take Is equal to the love you make Sums up a life so brief Taken by God, not a thief Thank you, John Lennon You gave me a hope You gave me a song You helped me to cope You took me along On a joyous rope You wrote me a letter You gave me some words The world is still better You’re music is heard Thank you, John Lennon Thank you for living Thank you for singing Thank you for giving Thank you for reaching Thank you for teaching Thank you, John Lennon Never for preaching Thank you John Lennon For imagining dreams I'm removed, yes I know But drawn closer it seems I didn’t cry with numbers Of family and friends But I know golden slumbers Doesn’t mean it’s The End John Lennon (1940-1980) [This message has been edited by wayoutwalt (edited 12-09-2000).] |
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SpitFire Member Elite
since 2000-04-19
Posts 2396 |
~Thank YOU Walt for writing this poem. Enjoyed it. Still enjoying it. *Peace. *I put a great black and white photo of him on the background of my pc this morning when I got up. Thanks for this piece. [This message has been edited by SpitFire (edited 12-08-2000).] |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
"and in the end the love you take is equal to the love you make..." How appropriate walt. I thank you much m'friend. On the anniversary of his murder, this a lovely homage and tribute. Rest in Peace, John. |
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inot2B Member Elite
since 2000-09-18
Posts 2205Arkansas |
As you shown in the past a fan of the Beatles you are. They had and still have their place in our hearts. John Lennon will always be one of the greats. |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Walt...this is not a good day to make me weepy...but well done my friend...very well done... Karilea If I whisper, will you listen?... I would rather be silent and write, than speak loudly and be bound. KRJ |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) |
thank you all thanks to serenity for putting me in the mood to write this |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
Thanks Walty, this is very special my friend  John Lennon will live on and on Wonderful writing my dear Maree "If my words could blanket the skies and fill every corner and crevice of this earth, still this won't be enough" "Maree Russo" |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
*bump?* yep... BUMP. |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
So many songs he gave to us...so many dreams he inspired...wonderful |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
"It's been a hard day's night".. indeed He was a master, wasn't he?... You've written a wonderful tribute, walt.. Simply awesome..  |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) |
thanx for all the bumps it needs to stay up a bit for our beloved rockster yuh |
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Victoria
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869 |
what a talent he was..he is missed..thanks walt.. ~Victoria~ A poem is never finished, only abandoned. - Paul Valery (1871-1945) |
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Jeffrey Carter
since 2000-04-08
Posts 2367State of constant confusion! |
I can still here the haunting silence that stunned the world that night in 1980.....I remember crying that night with my mom altough at the time I really didn't know why she was crying.....now 20 years later I do. Thank you Walt for remeinding us all just how great a human being the world lost that night. It was our loss but heaven's gain I like to think. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
A great tribute, Walt... well done! |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) |
thanx all it was much needed therapy writing this yuh |
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rosepetals25
since 2000-05-31
Posts 3076PA |
wayoutwalt, A wonderful tribute to the one of the most talented poets in history. His words and visions touched so many. Thank you for sharing. ~~Tara aka rp25 :o) |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
how I remember this great talented man, thank you for sharing your wonderful thoughts captured in a splendid tribute. peace charisma |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
Walt, Excellent tribute to a man who gave us a lot of great music through the years. He is sorely missed by many. At least the music lives on. LW Poetry should surprise by fine excess...it should strike the reader as a wording of his own highest thoughts and appear almost a remembrance. -J.Keats |
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Rowen Junior Member
since 2000-12-07
Posts 12 |
RIP John. |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Strawberry Fields forever.... Karilea If I whisper, will you listen?... I would rather be silent and write, than speak loudly and be bound. KRJ |
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cruz Member
since 2000-07-18
Posts 282Dallas,Texas USA |
Very creative! The love you take = the love you make is a prett koo idea! Maaannn, poetry desired to live...!! Flows quite nicely! kruz |
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Daniel J D Senior Member
since 2000-10-01
Posts 1471Hillcrest, Queensland, Australia |
Walt, Thank you for this wonderful tribute. John Lennon's life ended prematurely, he had so much to offer. I did cry the day he died, because somehow his message of peace had not quite reached many. Imagine if he was still alive today, strawberry fields would be alive. Respond to my call and let the waves of my heart fill your life with the wonders of love (Daniel J D) |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Walt~ And this is a rousing tribute to his memory. *Hugs* sent your way. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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