Dear John

...in memory of John Lennon

Dear John

 

Thirty six years to the day

it has been,

and still

we can only

imagine …

no hell below us

nothing to kill or die for

no need for greed or hunger

a brotherhood of man.

Reviews

[barleygirl]

Again, I'm digging back . . . and what makes this particular sad is that in 2020 . . . no change! Sad! You have taken Lennon's words & built a diamond frame around them with your cleverness . . . altho I know you mean no cleverness, only pure sincerity & heart-aching (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Kelly Scheppers]

No change, indeed. And look at the years that have passed! Thank you most kindly, Margie!

[Crowley]

If only....what great insight he had, thanks for the reminder.

[Kelly Scheppers]

I wrote this two years ago, and wanted to write something else to commemorate his birthday, which is next tuesday. But this pretty much still resonates, and says it the best, for me! Many thanks, Crowley!

[Crowley]

It’s beautiful!

[‘Thoughts In Time..]

If only things could be the way that he saw the way things should be and imagined a brighter better place , something worth hoping for- beautiful 🌹

[Kelly Scheppers]

Thank you, Kelly. Yes, I often wonder what John's reaction would be of our world today!

[‘Thoughts In Time’🌹]

Sadness and many questions not to ever be understood or answered accompanied with a prayer of hope? Would be nice to know - 🌹

[‘Thoughts In Time’🌹]

Only my pleasure🌹

[John Alexander McFadyen]

What can one say Kelly; an apt and lovely tribute to a genius.

[Kelly Scheppers]

A favorite "Beatle" to many he was...so deeply and sorely missed! Thank you, my friend!

[Samuel Dickens]

I remember exactly where I was when the news came. JFK, MLK, RFK, John and too many others--the good, they die young. This is a lovely tribute to the man and his timeless song. I'll never know why some love war instead of peace.

[Kelly Scheppers]

So true, Sam. I often wonder what John would think of our world today, and if his writing would still be a presence felt in our music.

[Nadia Gerassimenko]

This brings tears to my eyes. And still we imagine a world of peace, unity, and harmony. May the day come sooner.

[Kelly Scheppers]

...good to see you, Nadia! Thank you, and happy new year!

[Relic]

He was like a prophet. This song and Dream no. 9 will always be on my list of favorites.

Nice one Kelly.

[Kelly Scheppers]

I agree. The piano in "Imagine" is like hearing it for the first time, every time. And those words!

[Relic]

It shows the power of simplicity.

[m.s.early]

Lovely tribute. My hero. Too soon.

[Kelly Scheppers]

...a hero to many...by far, too soon. Thank you!

[Neal S]

Lovely writing Kelly and a nice tribute!

[Kelly Scheppers]

Thank you so much, Neal...Merry Christmas!

[Neal S]

Merry Christmas to you sweet lady! :)

[Hebe]

Wow! Your good:) !!!! Thats awsome.....

[Kelly Scheppers]

A dedication to a man no one will ever forget. I'm thrilled you enjoyed it! Thank you.