November 22, 1963
A free verse poem about JFK's assassination.76 total reviews
Comment from Rosemary Everson1
The year President Kennedy died, was very disturbing. I was making fried potatoes on my stove. So very sad. It was like the clock had stopped ticking. Which is how his life ended. He'll always be remembered. Great writing.
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2019
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The year President Kennedy died, was very disturbing. I was making fried potatoes on my stove. So very sad. It was like the clock had stopped ticking. Which is how his life ended. He'll always be remembered. Great writing.
Comment Written 05-Nov-2019
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2019
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Rosemary, thank you. Linda
Comment from Jeswin Samuel Jose
Hi Linda,
November 22,1963 was one of the most memorable days in the hearts of Americans.You have wonderfully arranged the incident.The shock of the public,the moment when doctors realised they were helpless and the moment when Americans realised their Sunshine had gone in midday and the world become dark for them. Its an amazing way in which you have described it
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2019
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Hi Linda,
November 22,1963 was one of the most memorable days in the hearts of Americans.You have wonderfully arranged the incident.The shock of the public,the moment when doctors realised they were helpless and the moment when Americans realised their Sunshine had gone in midday and the world become dark for them. Its an amazing way in which you have described it
Comment Written 05-Nov-2019
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2019
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Thank you, Jeswin. Linda
Comment from Karl Speth
One of the All Time Best indeed. A GREAT POEM about one of the US's most tragic events in history. RIP President John F. Kennedy, he is still missed today.
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One of the All Time Best indeed. A GREAT POEM about one of the US's most tragic events in history. RIP President John F. Kennedy, he is still missed today.
Comment Written 05-Nov-2019
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2019
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Thank you, Karl, for reading, commenting and lighting up the poem with six stars! Linda
Comment from Sally Law
I was 8 years old and I'll never forget this day. I remember my mother laying on the couch sobbing. A fine offering, Linda.
Sending you my best today as always,
Sally xo
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I was 8 years old and I'll never forget this day. I remember my mother laying on the couch sobbing. A fine offering, Linda.
Sending you my best today as always,
Sally xo
Comment Written 05-Nov-2019
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2019
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Thank you, Sally. Linda
Comment from the13thpoet
Hello and a terrific Tuesday to you LivelyLinda. Thank you for sharing your free-verse poem with us. You told the story of one of the darkest and saddest days in American history in a very eloquent and poetic way. Good job!
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2019
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Hello and a terrific Tuesday to you LivelyLinda. Thank you for sharing your free-verse poem with us. You told the story of one of the darkest and saddest days in American history in a very eloquent and poetic way. Good job!
Comment Written 05-Nov-2019
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2019
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Thank you, 13th poet. Linda
Comment from Debbie Pope
This is the second of your assassination poems that I have read. I like this one the best so far. It's almost haiku-like in that you are attempting to capture a single moment in time. Your moment is the interval between the shots being fired and the confirmation of the death of the President. It must have been awful to have been there. Your poem makes me feel like I was.
Nice job.
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2019
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This is the second of your assassination poems that I have read. I like this one the best so far. It's almost haiku-like in that you are attempting to capture a single moment in time. Your moment is the interval between the shots being fired and the confirmation of the death of the President. It must have been awful to have been there. Your poem makes me feel like I was.
Nice job.
Comment Written 05-Nov-2019
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2019
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Thanks so much, Debbie. Linda
Comment from JudyE
This was one of those occasions where everyone remembers exactly where they were and what they were doing at the time. Your verses are arranged very well. I like the way you've slightly separated the last line of each.
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2019
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This was one of those occasions where everyone remembers exactly where they were and what they were doing at the time. Your verses are arranged very well. I like the way you've slightly separated the last line of each.
Comment Written 05-Nov-2019
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2019
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JudyE, thank you. Linda
Comment from dmt1967
I wasn't born when this happened, I think. The ramervacations rippled through America were global and still are. This was beautifully written. Thank you for sharing and glad to read one of your poems. Its been a long time.
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2019
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I wasn't born when this happened, I think. The ramervacations rippled through America were global and still are. This was beautifully written. Thank you for sharing and glad to read one of your poems. Its been a long time.
Comment Written 05-Nov-2019
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2019
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dmt1967, thank you for reading. For the last 1 1/2 years, I have been dealing with a steady stream of medical problems, one right after the other so have not had the time nor energy to write or be on this site. Attempting to 'catch up' right now although my broken thumb is aching . . .Linda
Comment from Sanku
a woman screamed
and the world began to bleed
fabulous closing line. The mood and the emotion come to a climax here .You have poignantly portrayed the trigger happy cult slowly coming out in the world .
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2019
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a woman screamed
and the world began to bleed
fabulous closing line. The mood and the emotion come to a climax here .You have poignantly portrayed the trigger happy cult slowly coming out in the world .
Comment Written 05-Nov-2019
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2019
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Sanku, thank you for reading, commenting and brightening this poem with six stars. Linda
Comment from Lobber
Hello,
In many ways the JFK event was worse than 9/11 - I'm seventy-two and and experienced both. I heard about JFK during my high school swimming class in Michigan. We were all unprepared for such dramatic events. Thanks for recapturing our pasts using poetry. - Lobber
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2019
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Hello,
In many ways the JFK event was worse than 9/11 - I'm seventy-two and and experienced both. I heard about JFK during my high school swimming class in Michigan. We were all unprepared for such dramatic events. Thanks for recapturing our pasts using poetry. - Lobber
Comment Written 04-Nov-2019
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2019
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Thank you, Lobber. Hey, I grew up in Lapeer, Michigan. Where in Michigan were you from? Linda
