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In nineteen eighty on December eighth Who could imagine John Lennon Aged only forty The peace activist Famous for bed-in "Give Peace a Chance" And criticism of the Vietnam War Brutally assassinated In front of his Manhattan home Shot in the back Who could imagine His life nothing but A legacy of peace and love Who could imagine Who could imagine Read on air by invitation ~ April 28, 2021 'WORDS & MUSIC' AP: 3rd place, Honorable Mention 2020

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Ann Gilmour

Date: 11/13/2018 7:08:00 PM

Brilliant poem Line and congrats on your win. I imagine there is just too much evil in this world, so sad. Kindest thoughts Ann x

Line Gauthier
Date: 11/14/2018 6:02:00 PM

Thank you so much, Ann, for your most appreciated visit and comment.

Eve Roper

Date: 11/12/2018 11:05:00 PM

Awesome poem, Line, congratulations on your win.

Line Gauthier
Date: 11/13/2018 12:07:00 PM

Thanks, Eve, for your much appreciated visit and compliment.

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 11/12/2018 5:38:00 PM

Wonderful tribute to one of the world's best artists, thanks for entering it in my contest, congratulations on your placement!

Line Gauthier
Date: 11/12/2018 6:42:00 PM

Thanks, Michellle. It was a fun contest.

M. L. Kiser

Date: 10/14/2018 12:28:00 PM

It had the same effect on me as Elvis's death; I couldn't believe it at first. They do say,"The good die young"; I'm beginning to believe it. Well penned.

Line Gauthier
Date: 10/14/2018 12:39:00 PM

Touching indeed. Thanks for your lovely visit and comment, ML.

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib

Date: 10/14/2018 8:36:00 AM

Well done. Love xomo

Line Gauthier
Date: 10/14/2018 10:05:00 AM

Thank you, Maureen, for your much appreciated visit and comment.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 10/14/2018 1:25:00 AM

No one could phathom or imagine this kind of horribleness. Yet one did. Nicely felt and penned, Line. Good luck in the contest.

Line Gauthier
Date: 10/14/2018 10:05:00 AM

Thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment, Caren.