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Brotherhood of Man

Is it possible to envision a world without warfare? "Nothing to kill or die for."* No dangers to ensnare. Imagine living in harmony, where no one does wrong. There'd no longer be the need to sing Lennon's song. Imagine a peaceful planet, whirling about in space. Can you see yourself as part of a new human race? Sharing everything without need for avarice or greed. No countries or rulers, for mankind shares one creed. Can you imagine no hunger, nor plagues bringing death? Living among each other on Earth and taking a breath without toxins polluting the air, and no need to pop a pill. "I wonder if you can,"* see a world sans weapons that kill. It's 'a brotherhood of man'* coalesced in complete unity, Earth, an allied planet, lands filled with golden opportunity. All totally cognizant that coexistence is worth striving for. 'Imagine,' known as a foreshadowing of what was in store. Perhaps that Utopian way of life exists only in a dream, But what if Lennon's lyrics did not seem to be extreme? Would his visions of tomorrow still be called 'hyperbole?' Til then, mortality of all earthborn remains a sad reality. May 31, 2022 Unity Consciousness Contest Sponsored by Unseeking Seeker *Lyrics from 'Imagine' by John Lennon

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Date: 6/2/2022 12:31:00 PM
Jenna, I love your message of unity and working together to fix what is broken. I applaud you for being an "imagineer", and envisioning a world that is worth dreaming about and working towards. Lennon's words are lighthouses leading ships towards virtues worth striving for ("Give Peace a Chance", "All You Need Is Love", "Imagine", "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)" and on and on). "You may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one"... with this poem you prove that he was not the only one. Keep imagining, my friend.
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Jenna Logan
Date: 6/2/2022 1:21:00 PM
John, thank you for another sincere response to one of my poems. The songs you mentioned crossed my mind but decided "Imagine" was strong enough to stand on its own merit. However, if used together, wouldn't their lines, infused with a poet's make a fantastic epic poem? As I replied to Greg, 'If we cannot imagine a better world, how then can we have hope of obtaining it?' I am ever so grateful that you read my poetry. Thank you.
Date: 6/2/2022 8:40:00 AM
So beautiful and sad, for I fear we can't live in Utopia, at least at this stage of our evolution. Perhaps when love exceeds greed. Congratulations on your win!
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Date: 6/2/2022 9:15:00 AM
Thanks so much, Ann. We have much to fear these days.
Date: 6/2/2022 6:49:00 AM
Imagination is the bane of humanity. Hope is the savior. Well done verse and congratulations on your top placement.
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Date: 6/2/2022 9:14:00 AM
If we cannot imagine a better world, how then can we have hope of obtaining it? Thanks for your thoughts, Greg.
Date: 6/1/2022 2:16:00 PM
Congratulations on your win! Peace on earth good will toward men. May it ever come. But as I see the Ukraine, I believe heaven will come first.
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Date: 6/2/2022 9:13:00 AM
Thank you very much for your comments, David.
Date: 6/1/2022 1:29:00 PM
I imagine this quite a bit. How wonderful this world would truly be.
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Date: 6/2/2022 9:13:00 AM
I'm glad you do, Mark. We need something to long forward to. Thanks!
Date: 6/1/2022 10:41:00 AM
"'Image,' known as a foreshadowing of what was in store." Perhaps if we keep this dream in the forefront of our minds it will guide our actions. Wonderful use of Lennon's song. Your poem also reminds me of a song called Brotherhood of Man from How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying. Nicely written Jenna. Congratulations! This is a great emphasis for all the world right now.
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Date: 6/2/2022 9:13:00 AM
Thanks so much, Sam. Brotherhood seems to have been waylaid by selfishness and hunger for power. I'll have to check out the song you mentioned.
Date: 6/1/2022 8:13:00 AM
Congratulations on your win. There has always been war/pain on the earth and there always will be. Peace is what heaven for. Have a great/blessed day writing away.....................
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Date: 6/1/2022 8:25:00 AM
Thanks for your thoughts, Paula...somewhat different from mine, but that's quite alright.
Date: 6/1/2022 4:32:00 AM
"Imagine living in harmony, where no one does wrong" - Indeed, it's wonderful to imagine. Yet, for long, there are wars. Beautiful concept. Congratulations!
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Date: 6/1/2022 6:48:00 AM
We are all dreamers of such an existence at some point or another. Thanks, Chris.
Date: 6/1/2022 1:22:00 AM
beautifully done! Lennon and his songs have more meaning now than ever! The world in turmoil because of the big nations vying for more power! The weak suffer! Congrats on your top win!
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Date: 6/1/2022 6:47:00 AM
Thank you so very much, Krish.
Date: 6/1/2022 1:11:00 AM
Congrats on your podium finish, Jenna! Have a look at the next contest underway :)
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Date: 6/1/2022 6:47:00 AM
Thank you for honoring this one with a placement in your contest, Seeker. I had a look, but not sure I'd agree with your theme.
Date: 5/31/2022 1:32:00 PM
Such a beautiful piece Jenna, great sentiments which we would love to see but doesn't look like it, especially in our foolish mad days. Have a blessed day, Gordon
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Date: 6/1/2022 6:46:00 AM
I appreciate your read and comments. Thanks, Gordon.
Date: 5/31/2022 1:11:00 PM
What a nice reference to John Lennon. If he lived a long time, his work for peace would never be finished.
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Date: 5/31/2022 1:16:00 PM
He wrote such great lyrics in so many songs. This one held hope for the future, sorrowfully one he'll never see. Maybe we won't either. Thanks for the comments, Mike.
Date: 5/31/2022 12:46:00 PM
He came among us and we crucified him, he told us to follow his ways and we ignored him. Peace on earth I feel is only a dream but we live in hope. Good luck Jenna. Tom
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Date: 5/31/2022 1:15:00 PM
It is now, as we know life on earth, Tom. Thanks for reading me and leaving your valued thoughts. I'm never sure what Seeker searches for in his themes, but this is where my thoughts led me.
Date: 5/31/2022 11:21:00 AM
That dream lasted until Cain & Abel arrived on the planet. . . .but we are still dreaming of how life could be . . . Aloha!
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Date: 5/31/2022 11:27:00 AM
It's the way God intended, and so one day it shall be when He says, "Enough!" Thanks, Rico.
Date: 5/31/2022 9:33:00 AM
I’m not sure such a world is attainable Jenna, I’m not even sure Lennon himself thought so, but he certainly wanted us to imagine it, just like your terrific poem does, but hey dreams are hyperbole free, great one for the contest, cheers David
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Date: 5/31/2022 11:26:00 AM
It's not attainable under human rule, David. Only through divine rule is such life possible. Thanks for reading and leaving comments.
Date: 5/31/2022 8:34:00 AM
Nicely done, thought-provoking; I think Lennon might be requesting to be reincarnated, as no one seemed to comprehend his vision.
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Date: 5/31/2022 11:29:00 AM
I'd imagine he would be delighted! Thanks, M.L.
Date: 5/31/2022 8:26:00 AM
Exquisite! Beautifully written. Rich in meaning and very, very impactful for the serious reader. In my dreams I can imagine it, but in reality, it is only a fleeting vision. A FAVE for me!
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Date: 5/31/2022 11:29:00 AM
Thanks so much for the fine comments and fave, Milt.

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