The Gospel of John and Paul

There are times some writings need no explanation. They simply come to exist.

The Gospel of John and Paul

By

Carlos Lorenzo Estrada 

(The Saints of Liverpool) 

“And, in the end

The love you take

is equal to the love you make.” - The Beatles 

They were rebels 

These brilliant poets from Liverpool 

Defining a generation of youth

Who felt lost in the miasma of societal conformity 

Inspired by the blues of inequity and enslavement 

Whose rich haunting sorrows cried across the sea

A rebellion that sang to them in harmony and lyric

Rooted in the Southern strife of hate and despair 

White soul from the grace of a black cry for freedom 

Yesterday 

Let it be

All you need is love

Black bird singing in the dead of night

A gospel of Jude intonated within the heart of these young English men

And the world wept...and changed

In "Revolution"... came hope.

Author's Note

I was born in 65 and grew up listening to their music and will do for the rest of my remaining life. When I first picked up guitar at age 12 I did so specifically to learn my favorite song "Yesterday". It is so hauntingly melodic and quite easy to learn if I'm being honest. They changed the face of pop music for generations to come. And their influence still resonates today. They came at a turbulent time in history making music as the world began to fall apart around them. With great political leaders being assassinated. But despite the changing of the times their music never wavered from its message of profound peace and love. The Beatles. The greatest rock band in history of music.

Reviews

[W. Barrett Munn]

The amazing thing to me is how such immense talent discovered each other and grew together. Quite a story.

Winston

[Carlos Lorenzo Estrada]

It truly is I agree. They congealed perfectly for a short time to redefine music and change it. Thus is the power of art I suppose. To be that spark that trailblazes a genre of pop music and continues to inspire generations after. It is the non conformist that revolutionize artistry and leave such an indelible mark on history. Thank you my friend for sharing your thoughts with me.

[Ladysue]

I love the Beatles too. They are timeless. Saw Paul at Madison Square Garden I think it was 2010.. and he is still going strong. I watched their documentary Get Back..it was good..loved watching the creative process..
Your write is a great tribute to them..

[Carlos Lorenzo Estrada]

Thank you so much for your kind words I appreciate it. The Beatles are the soundtrack of my life. That is their effect on me whenever I hear their music. I can remember single memories associated to the song I hear of their's. And I have no doubt many can say the same as well. I can remember hearing my grandmother or mother singing certain songs of theirs while in the garden or kitchen. My very first memory is hearing Yesterday playing on an old am fm radio while the morning sun was rising outside a bedroom window. That song still haunts me emotionally to this day. The Beatles are like a first childhood friend one reminisces about when alone and in need of a smile. They are my smile. CLE

[Ladysue]

The Beatles hold a lot of memories for me also and I grew up with them too. As you said..think many feel that way. Love your memory. Yesterday is one of the great songs for sure. Did you see the movie with that title? Interesting concept.. what is a world without The Beatles. There music is timeless and highly relatable. Music has the ability heal and, has the ability to bring you write back to a moment in time,. It’s always there when you need it and their music does it all. It revives..and The Beatles always put a smile on my face too. :)

[Carlos Lorenzo Estrada]

There is nothing more unifying to humanity than art and the love for it. Poetry is our better angels. And music is a choir we sing in our art. Thank you so much for sharing your love for this remarkable and timeless group of musicians that I as well feel mutually. To hear you share your story and words means a lot to me. Thank you. I really appreciate it.

[Ladysue]

‘There is nothing more unifying to humanity than art and the love for it. Poetry is our better angels. And music is a choir we sing in our art.’ Beautifully expressed. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. A pleasure to read your writing..

[John the Baptist]

They did indeed make some beautiful music. It is so brutally ironic that John Lennon went so far in life, only to be murdered by some sociopath on a public street. Then cancer took George Harrison before his time (He too was subjected to a savage assault in his own home.) Paul and Ringo carry on, both now in their 80's. Hard to believe it.

[Carlos Lorenzo Estrada]

It is crazy to look back at all the things each of them had individually endured. Each of them were talented on their own, but together they became otherworldly and iconic. They gave poetry sound and melody. Their lyrics could stand on their own as poetic writings. When one hears Eleanor Rigby one can feel that sense of isolation, solitude, and angst. Or the spiritual optimism of hope in Let it Be. They were their generation of Picasso and Rembrandt. And their influence still resonates today.

[Lorry]

And don't forget they were popular enough to play vultures in the jungle book movie too!
Next time you watch it, your mind will be blown 😊

[Carlos Lorenzo Estrada]

That is an awesome bit of trivia to know. Thank you Lorry for that information. I didn't know that until you told me. They are just an amazing band whose work inspires generation after generation. They truly are iconic.

[Soren]

Carlos this is a great memorial to a great musical group. Their chemistry and brilliance of their music will always be a turning point in the history of music. I remember watching them when they were introduced on the Ed Sullivan show and how my parents and grandmother did not like them to begin with but grew to love some of their songs latter on. They truly are one of the greatest groups of all time. I loved your ode to them and its rhyme that made it so easy to read. So religious as the setting of the poem not only all the songs of love but the later martyrdom of John to seal their religiosity.

[Carlos Lorenzo Estrada]

Thank you Soren for your sweet comment on this poem. I can not hide my profound reverence for this group of endearing genre revolutionizing musical poets. They transcend art to become iconic with their transformative lyrical poetry. Their influence continues to inspire generation upon generation of song writers and poets. They borrowed from the blues and gospels its soul to change societies and bring about peaceful revolution. Because of one secret they knew to be true within us all...love is all you need. CLE

[Soren]

Here here!

[Carlos Lorenzo Estrada]

love is all you need. If that isn't divinely inspired and Godly I don't know what is. They truly are...the saints of Liverpool. Thank you so much again my friend.

[Gee]

A bunch of scallies from Merseyside who changed the shape of music and fashion too.
Nice piece Carlos

[Carlos Lorenzo Estrada]

Thank you Gee. Yes indeed they did. Their art will never be forgotten. It resonates for generations and shapes future poets and artists in general. I count myself an unfailing fan for the rest of my days. Thank you kindly again. CLE

[willweb]

I was and still am a huge Beatles fan. Your poem is very cool. There is probably no end to the inspiration those four guys brought to the world. Thanks for sharing this.

[Carlos Lorenzo Estrada]

Thank you for your thoughts my friend. There music has always had resonance in my life. Whether its love, heartbreak, sorrow, or hope. They opened my eyes to the power of music and poetry in their words. I truly believe that if the Beatles did not exist music would not be the same as it is today. That is how powerful their influence was and continues to be through generations. I count myself a fervent fan and admirer of their artistry. Their words are pure poetry in the greatest love songs ever made. CLE