Dear John

Dear John

A Poem by Kelly Scheppers
"

...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.

© 2018 Kelly Scheppers


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Sure is missed, as is the music.

Posted 7 Years Ago


Kelly Scheppers

7 Years Ago

...overwhelmingly so, Paul...thank you!
Imagine if he have lived... I can. Once again you invite us to imagine and all those feelings resurface with just a few magic words. John had that power too. I was just remembering that night 36 years ago. Howard Cosell broke the news during Monday Night Football. I went into total shock, and then the sadness set in. RIP Good John.

Posted 7 Years Ago


Kelly Scheppers

7 Years Ago

The opening of your comment is so gripping, Lisa. If only he had lived. It makes you wonder what h.. read more
A missed man. Men of peace rarely stay with us for a long time. A powerful write for the memory of a good man. Thank you Kelly.
Coyote

Posted 7 Years Ago


Kelly Scheppers

7 Years Ago

I'm glad you enjoyed it, John. Thank you for the warmth of your words today!
Coyote Poetry

7 Years Ago

I always enjoy your work and you are welcome.
he was the epitome of Peace and Love...and to me, really the deep heart of the Beatles.

this is stunning...

j.

Posted 7 Years Ago


Kelly Scheppers

7 Years Ago

I believe he was the heart of the Beatles, too. How sad for us that the lyrics to the song still ap.. read more
Hes always seemed an untouchable history to me.

Posted 7 Years Ago


Kelly Scheppers

7 Years Ago

So true, Cory...thank you so much!
I'll be your brother, Kelly. :)

Posted 7 Years Ago


Kelly Scheppers

7 Years Ago

...thank you, Mattavelli!

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Added on December 8, 2016
Last Updated on October 2, 2018
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Kelly Scheppers
Kelly Scheppers

San Diego, CA



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