HIS NAME WAS JOHN

This is a Memorial Poem today in honor of our Beloved U.S.President John F. Kennedy's passing in Dallas today, Nov.22, 1963.Our Rose family lived in Dallas then and now.

He came Riding High

Into town about Noon

On Downtown Dallas streets

   His Name was John

He'd left his Gun at home

Forgetting about any enemies

After all, he was a Celebrity 

    His Name was John

All of a Sudden

Shot's fired at his parade limo

Jackie ducked and tried shoving him to safety

    But it was way too late

The Bullet hit his handsome head

It was the 'Shot heard round the world"

America's Camelot lay in disarray

  His name was the late JFK. 

2014 by Douglas Raymond Rose

Member Academy of American Poets

Author's Note

Thanks for lighting a candle in honor of JFK and other U.S.Veterans

Reviews

[A. Amos]

Very well penned my friend and thanks for sharing!

[poetdoug]

Thanks for your review.

[Coyote Poetry]

I remember this day. My Babysitter was crying all day. I was six years old. I learn the meaning of this day later of course. A sad loss for the USA. Thank you for remembering a great man.
Coyote

[poetdoug]

YEs, no matter our age,our lives were impacted forever. Thanks my friend

[Coyote Poetry]

You are right.

[Sami Khalil]

You bring history alive but with a fresh look and with a magical pen. I was and still saddened when this historic event happened...Excellent...:)................

[poetdoug]

Yes, it is a sad part of our history. Thank you for review.

[Sami Khalil]

Indeed. You are most welcome...:)......

[Vikrantsingh]

Oh my god... is this for real?...
May god bless his soul.. RIP.

This was truly amazing write and great tribute to John.

Thanks for your share.

- Vikrantsingh Parmar

[poetdoug]

Yes, JFKwas a great US President. Thanks for your words Vikrantsingh my friend

[jacob erin-cilberto]

a devastating day---we all remember where we were...and poor jackie...what she went through that day, and how brave she was.

this is a really good reflection of that day.

jacob

[poetdoug]

Thanks Jacob for Remembering with me. Our nation continues to pay a high price for Freedom it seems. Thank you again my friend.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

and i had written "Feeling a Draft" as i remembered that day again...every year i think of it, remember where i was..the nun in eighth grade telling us he had been shot...we all went home, stunned...

[poetdoug]

I will be sure and read Feeling a Draft. Thanks

[Sheila Kline]

Yes indeed...it is an privilege to light a candle in honor of the heritage of this great man!!!! May we ever revere his memory and his service and love for our country!!
Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us Doug!!!

[poetdoug]

Thank you so much Sheila for your thoughtful words. As usual they are an encouragement to us all.Happy Holidays to you and yours my dear friend.

[Sheila Kline]

Thank you Doug! The same to you and yours!!