John Lennon

October 9th – John Lennon’s birthday.  In 2013 there is 73 years since he was born.

 
John Lennon – a phenomenal musician, songwriter, singer and producer.
He was of multiple talents, abilities, skills effective implementer or user.
Lennon was also known as an influential activist and actor, artist, writer.
What must have been crucial or vital to his success was his genius factor.

John grew up experiencing hurt, abandonment, rejection and he rebelled.
With each life’s challenge, problem, obstacle or stress he fearlessly dealt.
Lennon found gift, pleasure, relief in music, both playing and composing,
Although sometimes under influence of alcohol or various drugs’ dosing.

He was his own person, communicating it directly to audience worldwide.
Lennon enjoyed career, leading as driver and following as passenger ride.
His versatility as a musician applied to bass, harmonica, drums and guitar.
Lennon - a talented singer, Beatles’ leader, deserving status of a superstar.

Conveying self with generosity, intelligence, confidence, courage and wit, 
Lennon as an individual and artist was novel, intuitive, progressive, upbeat.
He dared to take risks seeking change, bring avant-garde to music, film, art,
Showing as rapidly evolving, innovative, erudite, reflective, realistic, smart.

John always felt and acted as if he was on humanitarian or artistic mission,
Whether he was to promote peace or write, produce, direct on television.
Lennon wrote songs, spoke truth about human, social, political conditions.
As peace activist, John communicated dedication, passion, profound vision.

October 9th – birthday of John Lennon, a legend with artistic eternity, star.
His ample imagery, social conscience, charity efforts had shifted him far.
Lennon is still remembered in rock & roll, pop, experimental music world.   
Incorporating personal experiences in his art, he showed as brave or bold.
 

Copyright©2013 Mila Alper


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