If it’s really as the Beatles say
‘All you need is love’
Then I’ll skip examining my marriage
contract with that ageless old white glove
I am finding my gratitude in the Beatles
and the pure white dove…
who stand for peace,
for pacifism
and who understand and symbolize
to make the world a better place
all we need is love.
The Beatles made an awesome hit;
from England came, and quickly lit
the way that music would be heard.
Though some would think it quite absurd,
their songs rose high on all the charts
and stole the love of teenage hearts.
Most famous song was "Yesterday."
Paul, John, George, Ringo- led their way!
I’ve Just Seen a Face
my first selection
I become more than I am
for the contest
I sing without the prompts
and make the lyrics mine.
I'm happy to have the day off.
Neon lights shine in the window
as other patrons watch
and someone throwing darts
pauses to take a look.
Free deli sandwiches
and chips on a table—
a special night to partake.
My second, Lady Madonna,
a slice of life for some.
I take a sip of my drink.
A former manager watches,
and I must admit I can never
be truly myself at the store.
The DJ says we all are winners
although only two will move on.
I receive a pat on the back
after the audience lost themselves
while watching me.
I had sung two songs
but someone sitting at the bar
said my music called for another.
A light in the parking lot
shines a star.
I’m bringing out the songs
lingering inside
as patrons in the bar
gaze at me—
I’ve been waiting for this night
for the last two days.
I am looking for the stars
while singing from my heart.
I sing I’ve Just Seen a Face
something I first heard
in sixth grade when walking
into the classroom.
Through the years it stirs
sweet memories of women I met.
I sing I Will, a ballad
for women I’ll always love.
People at the bar
wave cellphones lit like lighters
at a concert.
When I sing Band on the Run
by Paul McCartney and Wings
a sense of wanderlust fills my soul
to go back to my college town
as if I could live my life again.
I’ve been an aide to child welfare workers,
a laborer, a temp, and poet, too.
But now to the glow of neon lights
I become someone other than
my everyday self
as music spells the night.
The Beatles, song stylists
so far ahead of their time
Their music, to harmony
what poetry is to rhyme
The band John Lennon
formed, called The Quarrymen
played half skiffle and
half rock and roll.
Four years later in
nineteen sixty, the band
evolved into The Beatles
with five men lineup.
John, Paul, George, Stuart,
who died and Peter,
replaced by Ringo were
nicknamed The Fab Four.
Their arrival here sixty
years ago, this month
triggered cultural and musical
movement, the British Invasion.
Will we ever again see the likes of The Beatles d'ya think
A phenomenon so great it changed the music scene in a blink
John Paul Ringo and George
A brand new type of music they forged
Which without doubt will live on forever methinks
*Inspired by the Beatles song: Let it be
The answer may come with the wind,
Or maybe when you are sitting by the river
It may come with the rolling waves at the beach
Or reach you on a high mountain top
The answer you are looking for may rise with the sun,
As it shines through your window with beams of light,
Or when you are sitting with a cup of coffee as the day begins
It may come to you as you are taking a walk,
While nature speaks, runs and plays around you
The answer can come any one of these days
Let it take its natural course, it can come any one of these ways!
Heidi Sands
9/3/21
The
Beatles
Ringo Starr
George Harrison
With Paul McCartney
And John Lennon
Also, Pete
Best, played
Drums
Girl
Get Back
In My Life
Can't Buy Me Love
I'll Follow The Sun
Don't Let Me Down
Let It Be
Something
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Sponsor: Caren Krutsinger
7/2/2021
Will we ever again, see the likes of The Beatles d'ya think
A phenomenon so great, it changed the music scene in a blink
John, Paul, Ringo and George
A brand new type of music they forged
Which, without doubt, will live on forever methinks
Mike Bayles
floor creaks
footsteps echo
cans of shelves
feeling small
I follow my older cousin
he buys me
Beatle bubblegum cards
the outdoors calls
luscious park and playground
near my school
greenery abounds
a walk back home
secret conversations
I say Paul
and he agrees
aimless clouds drift
lambs and lions
and daisy chains
always a rhythm in time
revision of poetrysoup.com poem
I was a preteen when I first heard about The Beatles.
Small town girl from the country, sure we had TV
But we did not know anything about England or Liverpool.
I had never heard “We all live in a Yellow Submarine”.
I was at church camp when someone put up some
Black and white posters around the cabin.
The big city Des Moines girls oohed and ached.
The rest of us stared at each other.
They were talking about Ringo and John
As if they knew them.
Paul was the “cute one”.
George was rarely mentioned.
I thought it was silly.
But we listened to their songs day and night
Because the Des Moines girls were more aggressive
And we acted silly screaming and stuff because it pleased them.
when i was young
my father played me their songs
and the message played from the speakers
was one of love.
"i want to hold your hand"
because when we touch, i feel happy inside.
"good day sunshine"
because you shine upon my love and i.
"something in the way she moves attracts me like no other lover"
because she is special in her own little way.
"when you told me you didn't need me anymore, i nearly broke down and died"
because i can't imagine a life without you.
09/05/19
For the Upcoming Birthday Celebrity poem contest
Sponsored by William Kekaula
Eleanor looked down at St. Peter’s and smiled.
“More visitors today,” she reported.
Her angel mentor smiled.
A scullery maid in life,
Dead at the age of forty-four,
Eleanor had never suspected she would become famous
Best day of my spirit life
When those two boys met
At my gravestone, she said.
John came over and said,
“Best pals ever,” sending Paul vast love.
Her tomb was such a landmark!
“I will never be lonely again,” she said.
“Come sing with me,” John coaxed her.
He could charm her like a son.
Written 9-020-2019
Poetry Contest: Eleanor Rigsby Who Was She
Sponsor: Jerry T. Curtis
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