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John's Departure

While his presidential jet idled on the runway Many good people came to mourn Oh, A troubled American nightmare had woken On that day when they murdered John It was such a dark heartbreak moment Men cried as his coffin became airborne Voices of liberty echoed across the sky As he left us Broken and alone Now beyond our tears On his final journey home

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Date: 11/10/2021 7:26:00 PM
It's indeed heart wringing to know, when innocence was being graved! A great write with the living imageries! The very picture of tyranny and painful destiny got enlivened!
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Date: 9/25/2021 7:45:00 AM
Hello, Michael, I meet you through this poem. I was 12 in 1963 and your poem still brought tears. I am not sure the love & mourning for JFK will ever end, just as 9/11 is still raw.. Your poem is stark, moving & emotive, also befitting John Jr. A succinct write with felt imagery. More! Be well…
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