December 8th
Forty years ago today
Was when John Lennon died.
The world was shocked and saddened
Watching peace and death collide.
My dad was in the hospital –
His triple bypass failed –
So while all John’s fans were mourning,
My entire life derailed.
Two deaths forever intertwined
With tragic disbelief
Will always bring me, on this date,
Back to that searing grief.
Copyright © Ilene Bauer | Year Posted 2020
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