He Is Leaving Home

In great respect of the band I grew up listening to
                       as sure as Mom passed down Saturday Chores 
                      for I had been chosen to scrub bathroom floors `

                    Yet a familiar sound would bring me to keep scrubbing
                       The red album, The blue album , The White album 
                        Then .. Abbey Road , always remembering the sad look on
                  Ringo's face ,  something hard to understand underneath~
                       
                      I get it now, what you were saying all those years ago ,
                    the many sad lonely tears , secret tears , secret fears 
                    For Maxwell's Hammer was a real one . It wanted silence

                    Going back ..remembering when John Lennon died 
                      I was in Arkansas saddened with the world .
                      Then seeing his face saying " Drag isn't it " 
                      No .. this was not my hero in music and song .

                      he was a stand in hired William , he filled his shoes 
                      bringing diversity to create so much beautiful music from loss

                       One left standing , alone;; grief struck on back cover ~
                       The other identity hidden, tried to be part of ..coming together
                                                                                                                                                                        
                            his  world of secrets
                        He to suffers today , in fear , Faul~
                       
                        Too many years gone by .let us tell the Truth. Let us be free
                         The very sad long and winding Road ~
                         Let us Bury our real Paul. 

                         No more " Mystery tour "
                             No more fear 
                                Let him be in peace ~


           Inspired by " The Last Testament of George Harrison , Is Paul Dead ? "
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Mason Avatar
March 1, 2014 at 9:26 PM
enjoyed reading your poem tonight. Well done. Warm thoughts, Ralph
Rain Avatar
July 6, 2014 at 11:44 PM
thank-you! just read for the 1st time your sweet response. had to edit , and still ..it needs work .
Sirak Avatar
November 20, 2013 at 6:23 AM
Congrats on your win! Stunning poem. Where do I find The Last Testament of George Harrison? I want to read it.
Rain Avatar
November 21, 2013 at 9:06 AM
You need to order it , "Is Paul Dead ? The last testament of George Harrison " well worth it ! It sent chills up my spine ! It was out last year , then quickly removed from the shelves .. It is an account of when George was attacked in the hospital , He had his wife come in with a recorder , for he thought he was dying , and many say ..it was the attack that did take his life later.
A   Avatar
November 19, 2013 at 9:02 PM
Shanity, , Congratulations on your win. Awesome Beatle Mania Poem.... xox~ LINDA
Rain Avatar
November 21, 2013 at 9:07 AM
Thank-you Linda ~ This was a fun contest !
Adams Avatar
November 19, 2013 at 8:40 PM
I think this is an great piece for the contest...enjoyed reading your poem tonight...congrats on your win :)
Rain Avatar
November 21, 2013 at 9:10 AM
Thank-you Sandra ! It is a bit controversial , If you do ordered the movie , you will see how it inspired me ! I suggest any poet , writer , lover of Beatles watch "is Paul Dead ? The Last testament of George Harrison " Too many written song lyrics ...by lennon.
Dietrich Avatar
November 19, 2013 at 4:20 PM
I can see you are a big fan, Shanity. I don't really understand about Paul. I even heard a rumor that there was another Ringo going around saying he was the real one instead of the one in Hollywood! Anyway, good writing and congrats for your win.
Rain Avatar
November 21, 2013 at 9:03 AM
I always say to the highest skeptic , order the movie "is Paul Dead ? The last Testament of George Harrison " There is another movie by Martin Scorsese m, George 1 & 2 . This is a film made during his hospital attack , when he thought he was dying.
Ryerson Avatar
November 19, 2013 at 3:41 PM
I will DEFINITELY have to order this movie now Shanity...Congrats on a fine win - Tim
Rain Avatar
November 21, 2013 at 9:12 AM
Oh , you do need to order, again ..it was taken off the shelves very quickly as it came out , then Martin Scorsese did, George 1 and 2 . This is a tape that was recorded by "Sure sounds like G.H. to me, in the Hospital , and if true , is one of the most amazing rock hidden secrets ever ~
Rain Avatar
November 21, 2013 at 9:00 AM
You will love it ! It actually sent chills up my spine ~
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
November 19, 2013 at 11:55 AM
congratulations on being on the winners list Shanity xx
Rain Avatar
November 19, 2013 at 12:48 PM
Thank-you , you had a winner as well !!
May Avatar
November 19, 2013 at 11:42 AM
congrats on a fine win Shanity
Rain Avatar
November 19, 2013 at 12:48 PM
Thank-you Joseph , a great contest !
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November 19, 2013 at 10:56 AM
- Beatles will never die! - Think I could the text on almost all the songs. - "Happy Times"! - A contest that was fun to take part in! - CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR WINNING POEM, SHANITY !!! - oxox // Anne-Lise :))
Rain Avatar
November 19, 2013 at 12:47 PM
much agreed ! It was a very fun contest ..Love SR.
Mcdaid Avatar
September 19, 2013 at 2:51 PM
this is an amazing very beautiful piece of writing really enjoyed
Rain Avatar
September 19, 2013 at 5:24 PM
Thank-you my charming Irishman ! For a brief minute. I thought "The Queen " was coming for me , May God Save her ~ that is a little joke ! love , yvette
Kelley Avatar
September 18, 2013 at 8:30 PM
I love the Beatles..had the white album , I remember the disc jockey with the story .
Rain Avatar
September 18, 2013 at 8:48 PM
Yes ! The DVD will chill your bones " Is Paul Dead ? " even if you don't believe , why would John Lennon & George go to that extreme to say what they said !
Ruebel Avatar
September 17, 2013 at 12:44 PM
WOW! This is amazing! I remember all of this and I love the way you remember it as well....Well done dear poet! As Always, Shar
Rain Avatar
September 17, 2013 at 2:20 PM
Thank-you ~ I had been struggling a bit with the controversy here ~ That is what we do when we write .. allow one to perceive ! Thank-you , love , Yvette
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