John Lennon

John Lennon would be seventy
If he were still alive.
His death is surely not what's made
His legacy survive.

But after all, when we reflect
On Lennon's brief career,
It's natural to ponder
What he'd do if he were here.

Would he appear on Letterman,
With Yoko at his side?
Would he perform with Ringo,
Half the Beatles, glorified?

Perhaps he'd write an opera,
In the style of Elton John;
Or maybe he'd just write and draw,
His music passion gone.

Would he be bald and fat
Or still be hip and mod and cool?
It's possible that teens might even
Scoff and ridicule.

I doubt it, though, but still these thoughts
Pop up inside my head.
We'll never know, but most of us
Are sorry that he's dead.