Open Poetry #27 |
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Death of a Peacemaker (Of John Lennon's death) |
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Patricia Member Elite
since 2003-04-06
Posts 2160Missouri ![]() |
Death of a Peacemaker (Of John Lennon's death) Five piercing shots rang death In chill of New York night With gasp of his last breath Peacemaker lost his fight As song of guru’s peace Play softly in my mind With voice forever ceased No peace a nation find A half million unite In fields of Central Park An attempt to make right His murder in the dark Of moment’s reckoning Ten minutes for you still Then generation sings Of a man’s peaceful will This day I imagine How a peaceful world be For what should, could have been Through his words I can see Remember peace he taught For calm, my angel brings And in your pause of thought Hear mantra he still sings ...Imagine all the world living life in peace... -John Lennon [This message has been edited by Patricia (06-23-2003 01:05 PM).] |
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Cpat Hair![]()
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
ah..tragedies such as his death and the deaths of others have an impact..and are often difficult to understand or come to terms with in your own mind... nicely done patricia... you seem to be visiting the eras past and finding inspire in the events of those times.. |
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Ceinwyn Member Elite
since 2000-07-09
Posts 2175VA |
I recall this often tho I was only borne 12 days after he was shot but Ive read up on him..and its weird my chiropactor was there and heard the shots go off...btw this sent chills down my spine If at first you don't succeed destroy all the evidence that you tried. |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
One of these days, I'll get you to travel back to the 1860's with me.... Nice job, Patricia. We often read the history, but it lacks the compassion of emotion... |
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Midnitesun![]()
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Nicely done, Patricia. BTW, I listen to that one JL tune at least once a week, as I imagine.... May ripples of LOVE |
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Brad Majors![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2001-04-03
Posts 2647Georgia |
cool piece |
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Ericc Member Elite
since 2003-01-31
Posts 4178 |
Thank you for this tribute. Eric |
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Magnus![]() ![]()
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Patricia, I remember him well, a gentle soul of the 60s when long hair became the rave... Well done lady.. |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
His message of peace is still heard to this day and I'm sure it grows stronger. He was able to say so much through his words and music and had such an impact on so many, myself included. Thank you Patricia for this very moving, yet wonderful tribute. "You may say I'm a dreamer But I'm not the only one......" Take care......Sue I am in motion |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
"The story of life is quicker than the wink of an eye . . . the story of love is hello and goodbye. Until we meet again." - James Marshall Hendrix |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
I was shocked hear that news, So was others ![]() ARCTIC WIND |
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