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In 1971, fifty years ago, John Lennon recorded his song Imagine, which is also the name of the album. When my creative writing group met last month, one of the prompts was to write about a song you love and the host of our group would play the music that matches the writing. Little did I know that the song would have its 50^th anniversary this year. Since I donât believe in coincidences, I think I needed a reminder by choosing this song. (I learned that Johnâs wife, Yoko Ono contributed much of the lyrics.)

Here is my brief poem:

John Lennon at the piano recording Imagine (Internet foto)

IMAGINE NO John Lennon!

By ellensue

John Lennon did it best â

Writing the song âImagineâ as a test

To see what other dreamers would join his throng

All the people who want world peace, like his song.

Imagine no religion doesnât mean less love;

It just means weâre all spiritual beings from above.

Race, color, or creed become totally invisible

And compassion and caring stay indivisible.

John was right, and his legacy still rings true,

Because without our dreams, what would we do?

Ending hunger, practicing Peace, letting go of greed.

Imagine all this after COVID. Isnât this what we really need?

P.S. To listen to the song, just Google Imagine by John Lennon

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On the 40th anniversary of my Mother’s death some time ago, I wrote a poem that I never posted and plan to read at my Creative Writing Class next Wednesday, so I am posting it here on my website, as well. I am also interspersing my condo and neighborhood photos of azaleas because they are here for such a short time and too beautiful not to share. (One has late-blooming tulips. Also beautiful and short-lived.) Finally, I post my carnations, because they are the official flower for Mother’s Day. (See my P.S.)

Diamond Nanny Bea

Bea Knopf was our own Sophie Tucker, combined with Mae West;

A proud woman with lots of smarts—the best of the best.

She & Daddy had an interesting life—

He earned the money & she spent it, like a âgoodâ wife!

For Nanny could not budget; money was like water

And she passed along that legacy to her oldest daughter.

Bea could count up quickly the columns of items she spent,

But she couldnât exactly account for where it all went.

She dressed each daughter with clothes that were quite expensive,

But her own bargain basement wardrobe was not very extensive.

She loved having her hair washed & set in an up-swept style,

Her eyebrows plucked & red nails done, dozing all the while.

Ah, our Nanny loved us all to total distraction—

She kept herself busy; we were her main attraction.

She (& Daddy) taught the value of honesty, fairness, and truth

and put money under the pillow when we lost a tooth.

So long ago on East Brown Street and Avenue Thropp

The memories linger still, and they will never stop.

I was in Israel when she died with Daddy at her side

And when I came home, I cried & cried & cried.

Forty years is a long time ago, but wait!

We all know that Love has no expiration date.

So rest in peace, our wonderful Diamond Bea;

Weâll light the Yarzheit candle that means, âRemember me!â

P.S. Carnations are the main flower for Mother’s Day. They are actually my favorite flower and I have deep redÂ ones in my kitchen right now! Here’s a bit about them from the ‘Net.

Mother’s Day flowers: Why we give carnations to our moms

Celebrate, Remember, Honor our Mothers today, living or deceased.

https://www.ydr.com âº life âº columnists âº 2018/05

White carnations are the most popular. According to Anna Jarvis, white carnations symbolize the virtues of motherhood, purity, faithfulness, love, charity and beauty. … Pink carnations carry the meaning of a mother’s love, light red carnations express admiration and dark red symbolizes great love and affection.May 9, 2018

Category: Relationships

Imagine by John Lennon: 50 Years Ago!

A Poem for Mother’s Day with Azalea Photos

Bea Knopf was our own Sophie Tucker, combined with Mae West;

A proud woman with lots of smarts—the best of the best.

She & Daddy had an interesting life—

He earned the money & she spent it, like a âgoodâ wife!

For Nanny could not budget; money was like water

And she passed along that legacy to her oldest daughter.

Bea could count up quickly the columns of items she spent,

But she couldnât exactly account for where it all went.

She dressed each daughter with clothes that were quite expensive,

But her own bargain basement wardrobe was not very extensive.

She loved having her hair washed & set in an up-swept style,

Her eyebrows plucked & red nails done, dozing all the while.

Ah, our Nanny loved us all to total distraction—

She kept herself busy; we were her main attraction.

She (& Daddy) taught the value of honesty, fairness, and truth

and put money under the pillow when we lost a tooth.

So long ago on East Brown Street and Avenue Thropp

The memories linger still, and they will never stop.

I was in Israel when she died with Daddy at her side

And when I came home, I cried & cried & cried.

Forty years is a long time ago, but wait!

We all know that Love has no expiration date.

So rest in peace, our wonderful Diamond Bea;

Weâll light the Yarzheit candle that means, âRemember me!â

Mother’s Day flowers: Why we give carnations to our moms

Celebrate, Remember, Honor our Mothers today, living or deceased.

Bea Knopf was our own Sophie Tucker, combined with Mae West;

A proud woman with lots of smarts—the best of the best.

She & Daddy had an interesting life—

He earned the money & she spent it, like a âgoodâ wife!

For Nanny could not budget; money was like water

And she passed along that legacy to her oldest daughter.

Bea could count up quickly the columns of items she spent,

But she couldnât exactly account for where it all went.

She dressed each daughter with clothes that were quite expensive,

But her own bargain basement wardrobe was not very extensive.

She loved having her hair washed & set in an up-swept style,

Her eyebrows plucked & red nails done, dozing all the while.

Ah, our Nanny loved us all to total distraction—

She kept herself busy; we were her main attraction.

She (& Daddy) taught the value of honesty, fairness, and truth

and put money under the pillow when we lost a tooth.

So long ago on East Brown Street and Avenue Thropp

The memories linger still, and they will never stop.

I was in Israel when she died with Daddy at her side

And when I came home, I cried & cried & cried.

Forty years is a long time ago, but wait!

We all know that Love has no expiration date.

So rest in peace, our wonderful Diamond Bea;

Weâll light the Yarzheit candle that means, âRemember me!â

Mother’s Day flowers: Why we give carnations to our moms

Celebrate, Remember, Honor our Mothers today, living or deceased.

He earned the money & she spent it, like a âgoodâ wife!

But she couldnât exactly account for where it all went.

Weâll light the Yarzheit candle that means, âRemember me!â