John Lennon ~ man of peace

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Comment by Dave, aka Rhumour on February 27, 2009 at 12:28am

My own tribute to John

John the artist played at a pace that didnt slack
He was a bold young figure, the leader of the pack
Quarried in that Mersey town and crafted into rock
Solid from the outset, his band was hard to knock
More talent than the many other groups that were around
The Beatles got the world to dig their Mersey sound
Apprentice served in Hamburg, playing thru the night
The brought a blend of soul with rock in which we could delight
Helped by Please and Thank You, they even got the toffs
Shaking up their jewelry when Royal Variety they did top
Touring became much harder with stadiums ever packed
Screaming fans drowning out the music, every track

Long years in the studio, brought the legends to their peak
Far eclipsing stones and kinks and others that did seek
To occupy that top spot, which had grown so very high
None would ever do it, though the cream of bands did try
Dropping winston for his ono, he prospered for a while
Imagining peace for the world, instant karma made us smile
John the father took five years out to stay at home with Sean
Baking bread and playing was then his daily norm
When at last he had watched the wheels go round
Back he came and brought us an album that we found
Was to be the last one released before the day he died
No one could ever count all the people that then cried
John became a legend, I hope will never fade
We always will remember the efforts that he made
To bring some sense to politics and an end to war
If that was all he'd ever done we could not have asked for more

(c)Rhumour
May 2008.

Comment by videha on February 25, 2009 at 10:11pm

I came to know about John Lennon 3 hours before taking a Saniassyn in Poona from my Master OSHO... it was the 14 december 1980... 6 days later his death , and i was walking near the river in Poona ... That news made me sad, but 3 hours later i have met Osho,.. i was flyng allmost !!! but my feeling for the John's happening made think that somethink very important has happened ... and just now i came to know about this group ... Thank you O' Douce ... love to every one and all in this universe...

Comment by Meria Heller on February 25, 2009 at 8:57pm

There was only one John for sure. Wish he were here today

Comment by Michael C. Dewey on February 25, 2009 at 7:59pm

Oh John Lennon was more than just a Beatle. He was written about long ago. His death will not be in vain for these latter times were shortened by his death. Can't say more than that right now.

Comment by Meria Heller on February 23, 2009 at 12:07am

John Lennon a true working class hero for sure. They stopped his body, but not his work!

Comment by Galeria Interforma on February 21, 2009 at 12:47pm

Hi all.

Comment by Roger Humes on February 3, 2009 at 12:27am

God is a Concept by which
we measure our pain
I'll say it again
God is a Concept by which
we measure our pain
I don't believe in magic
I don't believe in I-ching
I don't believe in Bible
I don't believe in Tarot
I don't believe in Hitler
I don't believe in Jesus
I don't believe in Kennedy
I don't believe in Buddha
I don't believe in Mantra
I don't believe in Gita
I don't believe in Yoga
I don't believe in Kings
I don't believe in Elvis
I don't believe in Zimmerman
I don't believe in Beatles
I just believe in me...and that reality

The dream is over
What can I say?
the Dream is Over
Yesterday
I was the Dreamweaver
But now I'm reborn
I was the Walrus
But now I'm John
and so dear friends
you'll just have to carry on
The Dream is over

-J. Lennon

Comment by Wayne Elkin on January 27, 2009 at 5:46am

John was a man of peace but not a real peaceful man. John was a restless driven artist full of ambition and the world's a better place because of him. We all shared his loss sadness and disappointment . . . John always was and always will be my favorite Beatle. All you need is Love.

Comment by Helena Sousa on January 21, 2009 at 11:00pm

Comment by Buthaina Al-Othman on January 19, 2009 at 10:43am

Hi all, if you are an English instructor (whether EFL/ESL) or know one and interested in using or integrating an Internet lesson on John Lennon and the Beatles for your students, please go to: http://alothman-b.com/learneng_music.htm

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Cheers!

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