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~Imagine for Just a Moment~

Imagine for just a moment...
that our religious choices weren’t attacked
the difference in how we worship our beliefs
Christian - Jew - Muslim - Buddhist


Imagine...we could join hands as brothers and sisters
in praise of our individual faith

Imagine for just a moment...
that there’s no need
for death and war
for land and oil
for money and greed
for politics and power

Imagine for just a moment...
that our skin was CLEAR

no colors - black or white, red or yellow
and those who look AT us see THROUGH us
to the beauty that lies beneath


Imagine...they see

the depth of our soul
the compassion of our heart
the intellect of our mind
the breadth of our understanding

Imagine...for just a moment...
that children didn’t starve
that disease wasn’t rampant

that sexual preference wasn’t judged
that innocence wasn’t stolen
that hatred didn’t kill

Imagine...for just a moment...
that our thoughts could cure the pain
and our words were not in vain

From the lips of John Lennon to the ears of everyone,
“I hope someday...the world will live as one...”

...in peace...

Author notes

Dedicated to the memory John Lennon and the way his mind felt the things his heart sang.

Imagine...

Imagine there's no heaven
It's easy if you try
No hell below us
Above us only sky
Imagine all the people
Living for today...

Imagine there's no countries
It isn't hard to do
Nothing to kill or die for
And no religion too
Imagine all the people
Living life in peace...

You may say I'm a dreamer
But I'm not the only one
I hope someday you'll join us
And the world will be as one

Imagine no possessions
I wonder if you can
No need for greed or hunger
A brotherhood of man
Imagine all the people
Sharing all the world...

You may say I'm a dreamer
But I'm not the only one
I hope someday you'll join us
And the world will live as one

John Lennon

Option 3: Peace
Some people experience chaos and tend to be emotional. Write about what it will feel like to leave that world of chaos. The freeing of your inner pain. How you long to be rid of all the emotional stresses that haunt your dreams.

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  • xxRainbowDawnxx
    August 16, 2007
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    Hood wink

    I'd love to imagine this world and this situation, but unfortunately we are not lucky enough to experience such a thing in life. Its a shame, as most world fights (if not all) are related to religious views and religion in general. It makes me sad really, as it is the one thing that stands in our way. Beautifully written.


  • bloved
    July 11, 2007

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    This is a lovely piece....truely something I hope can happen to this world....because all I see is pain

    John Lennon was a smart man...this was a nice tribute

    Thanks for entering


  • earthstar
    June 29, 2007

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    This is wonderful I love the vision you share with us. That the world would want peace more then world. I love the imagery and content. I love it from start to finish.I love the fresh and hopeful out look you give to the reader. It uplift my soul and gave me something to smile about. I too share your desire that we as a people would want peace not war. Very well done. Thanks for such and up lifting poem.


  • Desire gold member
    June 14, 2007

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    Wonderful!!

    Beautiful verse You have penned which Touches Spirit and spreads Love with Light!
    Congratulations on Your Trophy win!!
    Thank You for sharing this with us!!
    Loved it!!

    Many blessings to You!
    Best wishes too
    and much love~Desire~*~


  • Frozentearz
    June 14, 2007

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    Congratulations on your award a joy to have this poem within our contest,
    Blessings
    Frozentearz


  • Frogzter gold member
    June 3, 2007

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    It is easy to see why this one has won twice already! An excellent entry with a wonderful message! Imagine all the people living life as one! Whoo hoo.... that would be the end of chaos and the beginning of life supreme! Thanks for entering! I love this write!

    Blessings and best wishes,

    Frogz~


  • Freed by Mercy silver member
    May 31, 2007
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    This is beautiful. I like your vision better than Lennon's. This would be heaven on earth.


  • Pamela A Lamppa silver member
    May 30, 2007

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    How utterly beautiful

    Too often we are so caught up on our own self indulgence and hurts and harms that we cannot find the heart to simply move in a peaceful manner when harm is caused or feelings are hurt.

    Maybe someday. . .would truly be a dream come true. Perhaps we should all begin - today.

    This truly is a beautiful work of art.

    A pleasure to have read and enjoyed. ~Pamela


  • Swan song gold member
    May 30, 2007

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    This was an extremely beautiful poem that touched me very deeply. What a wonderful peace of art this is.

  • Frozentearz
    May 30, 2007
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    When you open things up to pre-writes at times you have so many things non related. and it becomes a dumping ground..It is with utter joy that I once again read this and I thank you for sharing with us all,
    truly I am sure many will find this profound.
    Blessings
    Tearz


  • johnny nobody
    May 16, 2007

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    Sadly, it IS imagination......... Men are brutes and always will be. And the so-called godly people whip up hatred......

  • Revwilliamfoos
    May 4, 2007
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    holy crap

    this made my eyes weep i thought it was so beautiful thanks for entering
    love and peace the papa


  • The Poetic Bandits gold member
    April 8, 2007
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    3 claps...9pts

    Reward from The Poetic Bandits reading list

    ~Lilac

  • Susan E. Pennycuff
    April 8, 2007
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    is there no limit to your talent my friend?
    you get three applause from me


  • oldmanriver1942
    April 7, 2007
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    what a nice tribute to John Lennon. well written three applauds


  • paperparadox silver member
    April 6, 2007
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    Beautiful...

    If only, hey? In an ideal world, destruction, moral decay and stress would be something we could only imagine!

    Keep up the crusade he started, dear poet! The power of the pen is mighty.

    This is a lovely piece of writing, and pays wonderful tribute to the late, great John Lennon.


  • just-an-amateur
    April 6, 2007

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    Really liked this one. I don't know if that day will come, especially with the world the way it's going. Who knows, maybe our hope for tomorrow can change tomorrow.
    ~M~


  • Lady Altheia
    April 5, 2007

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    I love this song. It makes me soad for some reason though. I don't know why. I also love your poem about being able to tolerate others. I wish more people were like that.


  • Musimwa
    April 5, 2007
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    very good reflection. Keep this up. Good day


  • Wally Weasel
    April 4, 2007
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    John Lennon was a simpleton.


  • perdisbeaute
    April 4, 2007
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    This is really incredible. You completely pulled me into this write! I loved it!!!


  • Idle Mind Wondering silver member
    April 4, 2007
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    Great job, A rose in Lennon's empty garden.
    (empty garden is Elton John tribute song to Lenon


  • My Solitude
    April 4, 2007

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    Spelndid!

    I m so glad to have come across this extremely beautiful work of yours. This is a great great piece. I think everyone needs to read this. Yes, what a lovely world would it be then! U have the vision poetess. Bless you.
    Love, Bob.


  • samueldouglas
    April 3, 2007
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    I love the slow flow of this. What a thing to imagine! Sounds like heaven to me. I don't really not like any of it, except the use of bold, italics, caps, etc. It doesn't detract from the poem, it just makes me cringe for half a second...My problem, not yours of course.
    I really appreciate all your nice comments on my poems, by the way. (:


  • blondone
    April 3, 2007

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    So beautiful to take this image and run with it, your words written are beautiful, hope is written all over this write... best of luck in this contest I see Gold all over it...


  • Vagabond
    April 2, 2007

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    Well... I can't say as i really agree with the sentiments in this poem... (I mean, yeah, it would be nice if it could be that way, don't get me wrong) But we're living in a flawed world and mortal and flawed beings, and so complete and everlasting peace cannot be obtained, for no matter how many people hold this opinion, there will always be others who will not, and be more than willing to take advantage of those who do... Still, in concerns to the poem it was well written, and your thoughts on the topic were well expressed, nice job! (and don't let me discourage you, i'm just a cynic at heart!)


  • Twinstar
    April 2, 2007
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    Wonderful

    That is my favorite song in all the world. I was a huge John Lennon fan. This is wonderful! This is exactly the way I feel when it comes to Spiritual & Religious matters. I love this piece! Great Job! a wonderful Tribute to John!
    Love & Peace
    Debbera


  • ronnica
    April 2, 2007

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    His legacy lives on, wonderfully penned tribute to him and his quest for peace. I liked the slither of rhyme added at the end" That our thoughts could cure pain and our words were not in vain. wow


  • ShelleyA gold member
    April 2, 2007

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    A lovely write and message for us to think about inspired by John Lennon's song Imagine. Very good flow and tone. Very good depth of feeling. Nice alliteration and assonance. A much enjoyable read.


  • grannyeri gold member
    April 2, 2007

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    Great write here based on Lennon's song and his life - easy to read and understand what you are writing about. Think all us baby boomers loved the Beatles and the 60-70s. Liked the flow and the how you have modernized the thoughts in this poem.

    • -Ink Artist-
      April 2, 2007
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      Thanks for the great comment, Erika! Much appreciated. I hope I did Lennon's words justice with this piece.


      ~Lori


  • Puppydog gold member
    March 30, 2007

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    A VERY TOUCHING TRIBUTE TO HIM!

    His words are indeed inspiring and beautiful, if only we would take heed of them.


  • Cannonsfire
    March 30, 2007

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    Awesome! Absolutely awesome! Jesus, jew, mohammed it's true, all sons of abraham...not different although the names are change, living life in peace yeh imagine that. Your words do great justice to a great man and a fine poet in his own right. Beautiful Love, C

    • -Ink Artist-
      March 30, 2007
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      Thanks so much for the wonderful comment on this piece, Cannonsfire! It is greatly appreciated! Lennon was a true poet, indeed, and his words will forever live. I'm honored you feel this write has done justice to his beautiful song and amazing legacy.


      ~Lori


  • poet2angels gold member
    March 30, 2007

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    so amazing

    Lori
    This is so beautiful....
    I loved it from start to finish...
    I am glad that you get the same meaning from the lyrics that I do...
    Wouldnt that be a wonderful world that you described in this beautiful poem?
    John would be so proud...
    TY for honoring him in this way.....

    Lynda

    • -Ink Artist-
      March 30, 2007
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      Thank you so much, Lynda! I'm so pleased that you enjoyed this tribute to John Lennon. His words are truly inspirational and I always have and always will adore him. Your beautiful comment is greatly appreciated, my friend! Thank you for hosting this wonderful contest!


      ~Lori

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