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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.

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Maurice Rigoler

Date: 12/19/2020 5:11:00 PM

Tje only public figure's death that ever moved me almost to tears was JFK's assassination. I was never a Beatles fan. I understand your situation, though. / Maurice

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 12/14/2020 10:35:00 AM

I'm sorry you lost your father so long ago, Irene. Time lessens the pain a bit, but there will always be times when it is "searing." A very moving poem that touches the reader's heart. Best wishes, Carolyn

Rico Leffanta

Date: 12/9/2020 11:01:00 AM

My father died on 16 August, same as Elvis Presley, so I suppose they are both happy singing, "How I love to feel her organs in the chapel in the moonlight" et al. The clock ticks on! Aloha! Rico

Tom Cunningham

Date: 12/9/2020 2:05:00 AM

We all remember the tragic shooting of john lennon but for you it 's different Ilene, something more personal. But I know you will have fond memories of your father. Tom

Alexis Y.

Date: 12/8/2020 5:09:00 PM

Hi Ilene. While many mourn the passing of John Lennon you think about the loss of your dear father. I’m am sorry for your loss- Alexis

Akkina Downing

Date: 12/8/2020 4:49:00 PM

A tragic to be remembered all these years with heavy heart...hugs

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 12/8/2020 4:44:00 PM

- Your father was a greater loss for you and your family - He was close to your heart, Ilene :) - A poem with painful memories - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jan Allison

Date: 12/8/2020 1:53:00 PM

Oh gosh Ilene I can imagine you tear up and remember your dad every time you hear a Lennon track...I can't believe its 40 years since Lennon lost his life so tragically:-( thinking of you:-) hugs jan xx

J. Summers

Date: 12/8/2020 1:51:00 PM

I heard a line from a song that said, "Pain can never erase the pain of death, only time has that talent." I've often wished it was true. Thanks for sharing a great poem.