 Romance/Love: October 27, 2010 Issue [#4037] |
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This week: Imagine: Love Lessons from John Lennon Edited by: Crys-not really here  
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Imagine: Love Lessons from John Lennon
On October 9, 2010, John Lennon would have been seventy years old, had he lived after being shot on December 8, 1980. I think it's fitting to honor a man who has brought us songs like "All You Need is Love" (with the Beatles), "Imagine," and "Give Peace of Chance."
As you may know, Lennon had two sons-Julian, with first wife Cynthia, and Sean, with Yoko Ono. Although Lennon's relationship with his first son was a rocky and distant one, he was said to have doted on Sean. As a result, Julian resented Sean and as an adult, spoke about his disappointment in not having a father around. That's why, when I turned on the TV one Sunday morning, I was astounded to see the family reunited-Julian, Cynthia, Sean, and Yoko- at the opening of Julian's recent photography show in Manhattan.
Although John Lennon is gone, I couldn't help but to think that he influenced the reunion somehow. Even though the phrase "all you need is love" has become a cliché of sorts, I think there's some truth in it. Love may not "conquer all," but it helps you get through life. Can you imagine not having the love of your family to see you through difficult times? Or maybe it's the love from your best friend that keeps you going. The truth is, without some kind of love in our lives, we wouldn't survive.
I'm inspired by the Lennon's, who have decided to "give peace a chance" all these years later. It reminds us that, no matter how dysfunctional our families may be, they are still our families. No matter how much we dislike them, it's hard not to love them. The holiday season is coming soon, and we'd all do ourselves a favor if we invited those people who we've lost touch with for whatever reason back into our lives.
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Thanks to everyone who wrote in last month about my newsletter on Love Poetry! I've included some of your comments below. This month, I'd like to know: which love songs do you enjoy?
It is true that old poems are OLD, but they are still... remembered
And that is what keeps the heart ticking...
And through the years love never dies
like the songs on the radio we hear everyday.
And the poems that are recited over and over again Until hundreds of years later
and the meaning and the love is still there.
But like true love it.... is given from a heart of the inner child, inside of us.-W.D. Baker 
Urgh! I agree. Love poems that rhyme are often so poorly done and make me want to tear my hair out. I also hate when readers claim they didn't like my poetry because it didn't rhyme! -scribbler
Hi, Crys, How can I disagree with you when you have so kindly included one of my poems as a selection for this newsletter? Actually, I do agree with you. Sing-songy love poems don't do it for me either. Best Wishes, Cynaemon
I completely agree with you, good rhyming love poems are few and far between. I have almost gotten away from rhyming at all in my poems anymore because like you said, it almost takes away from the heart of the piece. This was a great newsletter, thank you for sharing  -tiffanylynn111
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