Anne-Lise Andresen Poet Free verse

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- Pop Music Icon John Lennon -

GIVE ME SOME TRUTH
John, was born October 9, 1940, in Liverpool
He met Paul McCartney in 1957 
John and Paul formed a close working relationship ... COME TOGETHER
Young and fearless guys with music as the common interest
Over time, it became a REVOLUTION
When we talk about John Lennon, his name associates with The Beatles
With members John Lennon, Paul McCartney,
George Harrison and Ringo Starr
WELL, WELL, WELL in the music world it became POWER TO THE PEOPLE

John left The Beatles in September 1969, a new TICKET TO RIDE
CLEANUP TIME for the skilled songwriter, vocalist and guitarist
- He would continue as a solo artist  BLESS YOU

I became LUCY IN THE SKY WITH DIAMONDS when I listened to his music
LIVING IS EASY WITH EYES CLOSED, sounded so beautiful
NOBODY TOLD ME, that John was actually a heavy drug user
IT'S SO HARD ... to deal with
ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE, greatest of all is love
IMAGINE, John and me in the NORWEGIAN WOOD
STARTING OVER, a new life in my home country

MOTHER ... HERE WE GO AGAIN ... I was in love
GROW OLD WITH ME John,
happiness is a word that tastes sweet in my mouth
Together with you, the song begins to find the right sound
STRAWBERRY FIELDS FOREVER

I AM THE WALRUS - a stupid young girl who dreams
NOBODY LOVES YOU (When You're Down And Out)
John lived on BORROWED TIME, 
bitter rivals and demons sparkle in the air
I feel lonely ...  and I'M SO TIRED
MOTHER said : YOU GOT TO HIDE YOUR LOVE AWAY
 ... YA YA












Song titles by John Lennon, listed below :

GIVE ME SOME TRUTH
COME TOGETHER
REVOLUTION
WELL, WELL, WELL
POWER TO THE PEOPLE
TICKET TO RIDE
CLEANUP TIME
BLESS YOU
LUCY IN THE SKY WITH DIAMONDS
LIVING IS EASY WITH EYES CLOSED 
NOBODY TOLD ME
IT'S SO HARD
ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE
IMAGINE
NORWEGIAN WOOD
STARTING OVER
MOTHER 
HERE WE GO AGAIN
GROW OLD WITH ME
STRAWBERRY FIELDS FOREVER
I AM THE WALRUS
NOBODY LOVES YOU (When You're Down And Out)
BORROWED TIME
I'M SO TIRED
YOU GOT TO HIDE YOUR LOVE AWAY
YA YA





04.04.2018
Sun :) A-L Andresen :)
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Phyllis Babcock February 17, 2020 at 11:44 AM Love the tribute . love phyl Anne-Lise Andresen February 17, 2020 at 12:48 PM - Phyllis, many thanks for friendly visits and lovely comment :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Nadia Rabehi April 24, 2018 at 2:56 PM Great and amazing work i love it,hugs! Anne-Lise Andresen April 24, 2018 at 3:00 PM - Many thanks for your comment, Nadia :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Robert Lindley April 10, 2018 at 10:09 AM A FANTASTIC TRIBUTE TO A GREAT MAN AND WONDERFUL MUSICIAN/SINGER COMPOSER... You nailed it, for creativity, flow and brilliant combinations in using of song titles.. Although I see the, not for contest note, I think it far more than worthy to have been entered my friend. A fav.... Anne-Lise Andresen April 10, 2018 at 11:44 AM - Many thanks for friendly visits, a fav. and lovely comment Robert :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Paul Callus April 8, 2018 at 7:57 AM Wow! This is truly excellent, Anne-Lise! Love how you got yourself 'involved' in it. Thank you for taking me back in time, my friend:) Hugs // paul Anne-Lise Andresen April 8, 2018 at 8:26 AM - Many thanks for friendly visits and lovely comment, Paul :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Susan Gentry April 7, 2018 at 1:30 AM What a tribute! I got lost in the magic of the songs. Well done, creative write. Anne-Lise Andresen April 8, 2018 at 8:25 AM - Many thanks for friendly visits and lovely comment, Susan :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Akkina Downing April 6, 2018 at 10:59 PM Oh I love his musics. And you did him justice Anne. This is awesomely done, I love it! Anne-Lise Andresen April 8, 2018 at 8:25 AM - Akkina, many thanks for friendly visits and lovely comment :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jean Murray April 6, 2018 at 5:17 AM Well done Anne-Lise. They really were amazing. Anne-Lise Andresen April 8, 2018 at 8:24 AM - Many thanks for friendly visits and lovely comment, Jean :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Caren Krutsinger April 6, 2018 at 3:26 AM Sunshine, this poem really made me smile. As each name came up I began singing the song. A unique way to bring us right back to the late 60's, and help us get in touch with our hippie selves. I applaud you! Anne-Lise Andresen April 8, 2018 at 8:24 AM - Glad it gave you a smile - we will never forget those songs, Caren :) - Many thanks for friendly visits and lovely comment :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Silent One April 5, 2018 at 2:57 PM Nice use of the titles, I really do like John Lennon, I think he was the most talented Beatles, the others are not in his league.. I liked his songs jealous guy and also woman.. Anne-Lise Andresen April 5, 2018 at 3:01 PM - There are so many amazing titles and beautiful songs ... difficult to choose from J.L. list, S.O. - Many thanks for friendly visits and lovely comment :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Joseph May April 5, 2018 at 2:54 PM Very nice tribute Anne, and a beautiful musical Pantoum...hugs Anne-Lise Andresen April 5, 2018 at 3:03 PM - A free verse not a Pantoum, Joseph - (Not for the contest :) - Many thanks for friendly visits and lovely comment :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Mike Gentile April 5, 2018 at 9:52 AM What an excellent tribute, Anne-Lise, I really like how you told the story and your relationship to it XXXOOO Anne-Lise Andresen April 10, 2018 at 11:42 AM - Many thanks for friendly visits and lovely comment, Mike :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Maria Williams April 5, 2018 at 8:32 AM Beautifully written Anne-Lise, and I love all those songs so much, such classics.Beatles, their music will always be enjoyed I think. Good luck in the contest....Maria xxx Anne-Lise Andresen April 10, 2018 at 11:42 AM - Many thanks for friendly visits and lovely comment, Maria :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Demetrios Trifiatis April 5, 2018 at 5:20 AM Very informative and well written my dearest friend, Anne-Lise! It brought back memories as I am close to his age ! Thank you! Anne-Lise Andresen April 5, 2018 at 5:42 AM - The young people today ... do not know what they've missed when it comes to music ... it was a REVOLUTION :) - Many thanks for friendly visits and lovely comment, Demetrios :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Carolyn Devonshire April 4, 2018 at 5:23 PM Smiles for you always, Sunshine! John Lennon was one of the greatest composers of all time and you integrated his song titles beautifully in your pantoum. "Imagine" is a personal favorite and "Norwegian Wood" always brings a smile to my face. If this is for a contest, I'm sure it will do well. Love, Carolyn Anne-Lise Andresen April 5, 2018 at 3:35 AM -"Imagine" is my favorite too, Carolyn :) - So nice to see you :) - Many thanks for friendly visits and lovely comment :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Sandra Haight April 4, 2018 at 3:44 PM A well-done tribute using so many song titles, Anne-Lise! Best wishes for the contest! Hugs, Sandra Anne-Lise Andresen April 5, 2018 at 3:30 AM - Many titles to choose from, Sandra ... almost hard to end :) - Thank you for visiting and your comment :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Vijay Pandit April 4, 2018 at 3:15 PM You certainly love him for his music..a tribute in your cherished words.. growing up with the star..memories come alive...best for a win, Anne-Lise. Anne-Lise Andresen April 5, 2018 at 3:27 AM - The truth is, Vijay :) - When I was young, Paul McCartney was my favorite .... and I loved The Beatles :) - Thank you for visiting and your comment :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Nette Onclaud April 4, 2018 at 3:08 PM you flow with poem, anne... it made me want to dance to your tune with lennon's great songs!... happy huggs Anne-Lise Andresen April 5, 2018 at 3:22 AM - Dance my friend ... dance with pleasure :) - Many thanks for friendly visits and lovely comment, Nette :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Judith S April 4, 2018 at 2:18 PM Excellent Pantoum Anne-Lise! The Beatles certainly have a lot of titles to choose from. A very difficult format to attempt but I think you've done a wonderful job of it. Best of luck in the contest! ~Judy Anne-Lise Andresen April 4, 2018 at 2:54 PM - Typically a pantoum is made up of two rhyming couplets - I interpret Pantoum as a tribute poem without rhyme or repeated lines, Judy - Reading the rules as it is free choice, but I can be wrong - Many thanks for friendly visits and lovely comment :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Tom Cunningham April 4, 2018 at 2:17 PM Was looking out for this when I saw a comment you made, brilliantly done. I grew up with the Beatles in the 60s, great times for music, my favourite era. Good luck in the contest Sunshine, S.O. Wants me to do one, I thought a pantoum was some kind of drum lol. Tom Anne-Lise Andresen April 4, 2018 at 2:45 PM - I got The Beatles in with my mother's milk :) - I thought I would write it "in my way" ... wrong or right ... I do not know, Tom :))) - If it's "wrong" ... that's ok ... it was fun to write it anyway :) - Many thanks for friendly visits and lovely comment :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)