On Halloween, someone
Wore Jackie’s pink suit,
All spattered with blood –
She thought it a hoot.
The Rose Garden’s gone
Like the East Wing’s demise,
Though none of these acts
Should be any surprise.
We live in a time
Where behavior’s debased
And where gilt covers up
All the class it’s replaced.
With a leader unhinged
And the government cowed,
Will we ever regain
What once made us so proud?
Our Jacqueline days
Have been dragged through the mud
When now people can laugh
About feces* and blood.
*Truth Social showed an AI-generated
video of He-Who-Shall-Not-Be-Named
in a fighter jet dropping feces on “No Kings”
protesters.
She starred in "Doctor Who" and "Blood Money".
She died thirty years ago today at the age of 63.
When she starred in those Doctor Who episodes, she starred with William Hartnell and Tom Baker.
She lost her battle with cancer thirty years ago today and she went to Heaven and met her maker.
She also starred in "Tales Of The Unexpected", "The Comedy Man" and "No Hiding Place".
People were sad thirty years ago because she was no longer a member of the human race.
It's always sad when such a talented person dies.
All of her fans mourned because of her demise.
[Dedicated to Jacqueline Hill (1929-1993) who died 30 years ago today on February 18, 1993]
Jacqueline was trim and lean never ran out of steam
she ran and ran and never tired now isn't that a dream
she did a sprint
and won some mints
Lifesaver ones, for her and her victorious team.
Jacqueline,
Oh, just the other day I came across a picture of you with your horse,
and I was amazed to see how much we look alike;
Mom, could it be true that you are mere words upon cold stone,
my quiet, beautiful and kind Jacqueline . . .
It is unbelievable you left this world on Mother's Day,
now, entangled, meshed, intertwined are our souls for eternity;
the meaning of love and so much more is what you left with me,
and I am so proud to be the daughter of one such as you . . .
Mommy, not a day goes by that you are not in my heart,
especially each Mother's Day, but every single moment of each day;
and each time I ride my horse you are with me riding along side
the wind in our hair and open meadows ahead of us . . .
_________________________
March 14, 2015- Reprint 2021
"Mommy, I have things to tell you small things
and big things, things only you will understand."
Quote by _Constance
In Remembrance of my Mom, Jacqueline on Mother's Day, 2021
J –a-c is for girls, J-A-C-K is for Boys
A short for Jacqueline
C Capability is very limited because I’m disable with paralyzed left arm
Q- Quirky sometimes people describe me to be unusual
U- Understanding is what I usually do for odd people
Who thinks I’m quirky
E Easy to approach is how I am
L limited but compassionate towards people and things
I Illustrious is respected for skills in a field, as for me
the field of poetry is what I want
N Naturally Filipino American is what I became when I took oath of
pledge of Allegiance last June 7th 2018
E Eager to learn about poetry
R Reminiscing the times when I was normal
M Mayor Mendoza is where I got my last name of Mendoza
E energize to do this Acrostic type of poem to the group
N Nuisance or annoyance is what I am to other people
D Depression is my mental illness
O Obliged happily by Xibin to recite this Type of Acrostic poem to everyone
Z Zaptig is a full shapely figure is what I have right now
A Acrostic Type of Poem is What I just presented,
I hope most or some will make Acrostic type of poem as I did.
Kosa Lipi kukukosea?
Penzi Mbona waniteka!
Hisia sizo tetereka,
Kuni za huba kuchochea,
kambani kunifunga,
Penzi nisikutoke,
Hata usiponifunga,
Penzi siwezi ponyoka.
Mitetemo yenye huba,
Mapigo ya moyo kuchonyota,
Yanifanya kibogoyo,
Hali kuwa nna meno,
Niseme nini tena?
Penzi laniteka!
Kutekwa penzini,
Kutoroka siwezi.
Mtekaji ni laazizi,
Kwa Mapenzi simuwezi,
Kanifunga kwa hisia,
Minyororo yenye kopa,
Kutoroka mie siwezi,
Kwa mapenzi namuenzi,
Ameniteka milele,
Burudani yetu milele.
35th President John F. Kennedy
Somehow developed major enemies
Their seemingly styled Camelot
Dissolved when extramarital affairs were caught
His wife the graceful Jacqueline Kennedy
Drew Americans in to total empathy
When her love was killed that day
But both of them had affairs to play
There is no perfect rhyme for Kennedy but I went ahead with that one anyway.
The title line would not let me use apostrophe or a period in it. LOL
I have read that President Kennedy had many affairs but I do not know that for a fact and also Mrs. Kennedy had affairs as well so I have read. They say don't spread gossip but it is written in books.
Written: January 13, 2019
For the contest:
Sponsor: Carolyn Devonshire
Jacqueline,
Oh, just the other day I came across a picture of you with your horse,
and I was amazed to see how much we looked alike;
Mom, could it be true that you are mere words upon cold stone,
my quiet, beautiful and kind Jacqueline . . .
It is unbelievable you left this world on Mother's Day,
now, entangled, meshed, intertwined are our souls for eternity;
the meaning of love and so much more is what you left with me,
and I am so proud to be the daughter of one such as you.
Mommy, not a day will go by that you are not in my heart,
especially each Mother's Day, but every single moment each day;
and each time I ride my horse you are with me riding along side
the wind in our hair and open meadows welcoming us . . .
_________________________
March 14, 2015 (Edit)
Poetry/Verse/"Jaqueline"
Copyright Protected, ID 15-1094-822-0
All Rights Reserved. Written under Pseudonym.
Submitted to the contest, Late December Standard
sponsor, Brian Strand
First Place
Just the other day I came across a picture of you with your horse
And was amazed to see how much we looked alike
Could it be true that you are mere words upon a cold stone
Quiet, beautiful and kind Jacqueline
Unbelievable you left this world on Mother's Day
Entangled, meshed, intertwined are our souls for eternity
Love is what you left with me
I am so proud to be the daughter of one such as you
Not a day will go by that you are not in my heart
Especially on Mother's Day
_________________________________
March 14, 2015
Poetry/Acrostic/JACQUELINE
Copyright Protected, ID 03-653-962-14
All Rights Reserved, 2015, Constance La France
For the Standard contest Acrostic on Mother's Day,
sponsor, Tammy Reams, Judged 04/2015
First Place
From my window, I saw spring flowers
Kissed by morning's radiance
You were my cloud of joy
Touching me with your charm
You awakened me from dream to thee
Love was in the air when I looked up
A moment of clarity sparkled
Love's rebirth arrived with you, my love
You illuminated the chambers of my heart
You, like kaleidoscopic pastels
Of spring flowers graced my space
In visions, with your loveliness, capturing me
I was in transit
Yet, sifting through pages of time
Again you emerged; as I unearth my symbol of love
Letters and numbers were blessings in disguise
A printed flower called Jacqueline, graced sheets of white
Your voice became a sweet soothing sound to my soul
I sat in awe, poised with pen on sheets of white
There you were, as pure as precious luck
Or is it, we should stay in touch?
*
It's dark in this room.
No light to shine.
No one to say hi
but I'm filled with fright.
No one can see
The fright inside of me
but the darkness is spreading
all around me.
There is no future.
Neither a past.
The present is here
but it won't last.
Jacqueline
Joyous,jewel,jubilant,joker
Abrasive,alluring,amazing
Cantankerous,cheerful,charismatic
Quixotic,quirky,quintessence
Unremitting,unforgettable,unruly,unrestrained
Elegant,exquisite,enthralling
Laughing,lovable,luxurious,lifeblood
Incisive,incredible.infallible
Noble,notorious,noticeable,nurturing
Effervescent,eloquent,extraordinary.
Daughter, friend, writer, teacher
Daughter of Eternal God, Ms. Dorothy Ann
Lover of colors White and Green
Who fears Eternal God and to sin
I would like to see Father Christ again, Holy land, London and Hawaii
Resident of Daly City, California U.S.A.
Mendoza
(Dedicated to Jacqueline Hill who died February 18, 1993.)
It was a sad day in 1993 when you went to be with your maker.
You starred with William Hartnell and years later you starred with Tom Baker.
You starred in seventeen episodes of Doctor Who.
The show became a success partly because of you.
Doctor Who was a fascinating show that was scary.
Millions of people were devastated when you died on the 18th of February.
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