The day John Lennon died
I heard it on the morning news
that Beatle John was shot
and I wrapped myself in disbelief,
convinced that he was not
I told myself it was just a wound
as Lennon could not die
it was speculation by the press
mere pieces of the sky
I told myself
It’s not that bad,
it’s all in someone’s head
it wont be long before he’s well
and singing from his bed
They confirmed it
on the mid day news
that Beatle John had died
and I gazed in dread at the radio,
convinced the newscast lied
some nut has killed John Lennon
was the truth my heart denied
and with a million fans
around the world
for the longest time
I cried
spysgrandson
like Michael, John was probably my favorite, although the 4 of them as a group were far greater than the sum of their parts--I remember experiencing some disbelief also, as well as disappointment--like many, I always had dreams they would get back together for a final concert tour...oh well, cruel reality
like Michael, John was probably my favorite, although the 4 of them as a group were far greater than the sum of their parts--I remember experiencing some disbelief also, as well as disappointment--like many, I always had dreams they would get back together for a final concert tour...oh well, cruel reality
LightH2O
An irreplaceable loss, yet in the hearts of those of us who appreciated his talent, he will always live on. The Beatles never lose their magic for me. Thanks for this fine tribute.
An irreplaceable loss, yet in the hearts of those of us who appreciated his talent, he will always live on. The Beatles never lose their magic for me. Thanks for this fine tribute.
heather wilkins
A sad day for millions of his fans.
A sad day for millions of his fans.
Susan Jarvis
You have tapped into the shock-horror of that dreaded moment with poetic skill and heartfelt compassion. I was just a school girl when John Lennon died - a black cloud descended on our house that day.
You have tapped into the shock-horror of that dreaded moment with poetic skill and heartfelt compassion. I was just a school girl when John Lennon died - a black cloud descended on our house that day.
narain, jay p.
sad news. They will be immortal.
sad news. They will be immortal.
poetwithcancer
I love the Beatles, and my favorite was John Lennon. I love John Lennon not only for his music and poetic lyrics, his increibly verstatile and beautiful singing voice, but for his humane heart, which he expressed both in many of his lyrics, and in a lot of his actions. Thank you for sharing your love of John Lennon. --Michael
I love the Beatles, and my favorite was John Lennon. I love John Lennon not only for his music and poetic lyrics, his increibly verstatile and beautiful singing voice, but for his humane heart, which he expressed both in many of his lyrics, and in a lot of his actions. Thank you for sharing your love of John Lennon. --Michael
Fay Slimm
A moving and very appealing tribute Kev. - - a sad day for all lovers of that fantastic group's music - - John will always be missed.
A moving and very appealing tribute Kev. - - a sad day for all lovers of that fantastic group's music - - John will always be missed.
am2anangel
beautiful write and journey through a tragedy. Excellent flow and rhyme. well done. -Tonya
beautiful write and journey through a tragedy. Excellent flow and rhyme. well done. -Tonya
magnolia
With you Kevin, remember it so well, a tragic loss, and a fine tribute, thank you...Maggie
With you Kevin, remember it so well, a tragic loss, and a fine tribute, thank you...Maggie
T A Ramesh
Unbelievable sad news it was then!
Unbelievable sad news it was then!
Very good work here, Kevin tfs