John Lennon

Imagine if he'd lived,
The words he would have sung,
The songs he could have crafted 
Had he not died so young.

Imagine if he'd lived,
If death could be reversed.
Would he still be promoting peace   
Across the universe?

Imagine if he'd lived,
Would people still believe
That he was just a dreamer
Dreaming double fantasies?

Imagine if he'd lived,
The truths he would have sought. 
But instant karma failed him
With one fool and four shots.

Imagine if he'd lived -
But we're the dreamers now
Dreaming of the many ways
To make the wheels go 'round
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Hunter Avatar
March 25, 2013 at 12:25 PM
Very cool guy, yes? I have a copy of their first album, 'meet the beatles' somewhere. You are a big fan aren't you?
Nichols Avatar
December 24, 2012 at 11:31 AM
Imagine such a man deciphering the world today. I'd love to read his thoughts and hear his music today. great one!
Taylor Avatar
December 5, 2012 at 4:41 AM
Huge JL and Beatles fan! Outstanding tribute you have here! The weird thing is I had the exact same idea awhile back... Mine's called "Imagine Nation". Lol Perhaps we should fuse them, along with others, and create an epic series in his memory? Great work!
Hilario Avatar
November 28, 2012 at 3:42 PM
amidst turbulent mind a genius was born uses a short lifetime to spread love, peace and truth....that is John Lennon nice poem Heather! Lennon is my hero too!
A   Avatar
November 21, 2012 at 9:12 PM
Heather,, Stopping by to greet you and every other soup poet, with a special thank you comment, during this wonderful Thanksgiving season. Hope you do not mind the time I am taking to express my sincere appreciation for any support you have offered during the years, or time you have been here on the soup. I am deeply thankful and extend to you my best wishes for a happy and healthy Poetic Magical Thanksgiving Day. *Always & Forever, the Poet Destroyer; -*
Dietrich Avatar
November 16, 2012 at 11:32 PM
wow, this is awesome! you know what, it is time to add a new poet to my fave list!!!
Pettit Avatar
November 2, 2012 at 10:36 PM
What John and his wife Yoko could have produced in music leaves a lot to be imagined. Nice write about this talented man whose life was unfairly taken too soon.
Horsman Avatar
November 1, 2012 at 10:44 AM
Imagine if i had not read this poem, how much i would have missed , in your wonderful talent, beautiful, John would have liked this....and he would have answered your questions of that i'm sure.....
Palmer Avatar
June 27, 2012 at 9:32 AM
probably he's speaking to us through Heathers' poem,take up the bat-ton and keep what I have started going,just a thought,great write Heather
Ober Avatar
July 1, 2012 at 9:49 PM
Thanks for your kind comments :)
Debrosse Avatar
May 8, 2012 at 7:41 AM
Beautiful writing and idea, he still had some work to finish
Ober Avatar
May 8, 2012 at 11:42 AM
Thank you, Justin. It makes me sad to think of all the brilliant music he could have made.
Andresen Avatar
April 29, 2012 at 1:16 PM
Love him to, Heather - well written. - Waithing for your next poem. Have a lovely new week. - oxox love Anne-Lise
Ober Avatar
May 5, 2012 at 6:22 AM
Thanks, Anne Lise :)
Breidenthal Avatar
March 19, 2012 at 6:13 PM
An awesome, sweet tribute. :) Excellent verse. RIP, Lennon. Always, Laura
Ober Avatar
May 5, 2012 at 6:22 AM
He was a true genius! Thanks for your kind comment :)
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