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Tribute Thread: FReeper "Poet" Has Passed Away
4 December 2003
| Mudboy Slim
Posted on 12/03/2003 9:41:35 PM PST by Mudboy Slim
Today I learned that FreeRepublic's lost a valued contributor and someone I had come to consider a good FRiend. John J. Lindsay (aka "poet") passed into the Lord's kingdom on the 21st of November 2003 at the age of 70. Not only was he a wise commentator on world events, he also wrote some very moving poetry that I was honored to have periodically posted on the Black threads.
I am thankful I got to know him as much as I did and will most certainly miss his participation on FR.com.
Utmost FReegards, Mr. Lindsay...Steve/MUD
TOPICS: Announcements; Culture/Society; Miscellaneous; Philosophy; US: California; US: Virginia
KEYWORDS: lindsey; poet; rip; tribute
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Here's the first poem Mr. Lindsay ever shared with me...
I Didn't Break Any Laws
(But I Am Unethical)
As a man, I have many flaws
but, I didn't break any laws
It's true I have no ethics
but it's the voters who are pathetic
They know that I lie and cheat
and that I really did inhale
I accomplish an incredible feat
by staying out of jail
My subordinates are very loyal
even when they are embroiled
in personal liability
they lie to keep me free
they say I have nothing to hide
(I guess they don't want to commit suicide)
and that my hands are clean
but those who question my integrity
they are the ones who are really mean
of course, you know I feel your pain
and I lie again and again
but, you must remember, I am the President.
Copyright (c) 1997 By John J. Lindsay. Rights Reserved
April 7, 1997
469 posted on 10/22/2001 10:59 PM EDT by poet
FReegards...MUD
To: Mudboy Slim
RIP, poet.
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posted on
12/03/2003 9:43:35 PM PST
by
maxwell
(Well I'm sure I'd feel much worse if I weren't under such heavy sedation...)
To: Mudboy Slim; poet
RIP my fellow FReeper.
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posted on
12/03/2003 9:49:48 PM PST
by
blam
To: Mudboy Slim
Sorry to hear of the passing of "Poet" ... Rest in Peace.
God's Peace & Comfort to John's Family and FRiends..
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posted on
12/03/2003 9:52:06 PM PST
by
NormsRevenge
(Semper Fi)
To: Mudboy Slim
A prayer for his soul and for his family.
5
posted on
12/03/2003 9:54:17 PM PST
by
doug from upland
(Hillary would get 100% of the Islamist Terrorist vote)
To: Mudboy Slim
RIP Poet.
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posted on
12/03/2003 9:55:25 PM PST
by
ladyinred
(The Left have blood on their hands!)
To: poet
Jealousy
What a terrible emotion this is
Its reason is imponderable
destroying loving bliss
it causes us to be dishonorable
When the green-eyed monster strikes
insecurity is ripe
for accusations untrue
Oh, but what is does to you
It tears at your senses
bombarding your thoughts
bringing on stresses
hitting like a juggernaut
Until finally, if they use the name
in desperation, you play the game
but with it comes the guilt
and your love begins to wilt
Chalk it up to insecurity
caused by someone else
whats missing is maturity
blame it on yourself
Copyright(c) 1999 By John J. Lindsay All RightsReserved
August 22, 1996
275 posted on 11/20/2001 10:17 AM EST by poet
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posted on
12/03/2003 9:57:51 PM PST
by
Mudboy Slim
(RE-IMPEACH Osama bil Clinton!!)
To: Mudboy Slim
A sad loss. I hold his family up to the Lord in prayer, and hope he himself knew the Lord before he died.
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posted on
12/03/2003 9:57:56 PM PST
by
paulklenk
(DEPORT HILLARY!)
To: Mudboy Slim
His contribution will be missed...
His last post was the 18th... Was there something wrong with him health wise?
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posted on
12/03/2003 9:58:04 PM PST
by
smith288
(Did you even look at yourself in the mirror when you left the house??? Ugh)
To: Mudboy Slim
Poetry will abound on Fiddler's Green!
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posted on
12/03/2003 9:59:12 PM PST
by
Travis McGee
(----- www.EnemiesForeignAndDomestic.com -----)
To: Mudboy Slim
prayer bump
To: Mudboy Slim
I knew him, on fr. He sent me some of his poems.
I'm crying, he was a good guy.
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posted on
12/03/2003 9:59:23 PM PST
by
Jean S
To: poet; sultan88; Landru; jla; MeeknMing; FBD; BOBTHENAILER; Reagan Man; dead
I shouldda posted this poem to start the thread...
"Here is my (poet's) philosphy of life:
What is Life
To experience joy, even sorrow
knowing that, perhaps tomorrow
you'll have another chance to share
another chance for someone to care
To smile at a stranger and
converse with friends
to say hello, to say good-bye
and nod to passers-by
To meet with souls
not unlike your own
to welcome loved ones
into your home
To whisper sweetness
in your lover's ear
and share the joy
of one so dear
To see the joy in a child's face
after he has won a race
to see the sun behind a cloud
that's what life is all about
There is much more I could say
but, let that suffice for today
remember this above all else
only you can improve yourself
Copyright(c) By John J. Lindsay 1999. All Rights Reserved
September 1, 1981
295 posted on 11/20/2001 11:06 PM EST by poet
America has lost another good patriot and FR.com lost a talented rhyme-maker...MUD
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posted on
12/03/2003 10:03:14 PM PST
by
Mudboy Slim
(RE-IMPEACH Osama bil Clinton!!)
To: Mudboy Slim
Heaven has a new angel tonight and he watches over our Republic. Prayers for his family.
To: paulklenk
"...hope he himself knew the Lord before he died." John was quite spiritual and sometimes wrote poems of his relationship with the Lord...I am confident he's smiling down upon us now.
FReegards...MUD
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posted on
12/03/2003 10:06:19 PM PST
by
Mudboy Slim
(RE-IMPEACH Osama bil Clinton!!)
To: Mudboy Slim
So sorry to hear this.
RIP, poet.
To: smith288; Jhoffa_; poet
"His last post was the 18th... Was there something wrong with him health wise?" Not that I was aware of...Mr. Lindsay's son recently contacted JHoffa to request poet's name be added to the FReeper Memorial. I believe his son may lurk here and if so, he may be able to provide more details.
FReegards...MUD
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posted on
12/03/2003 10:09:16 PM PST
by
Mudboy Slim
(RE-IMPEACH Osama bil Clinton!!)
To: JeanS
"...he was a good guy." He most certainly was.
FReegards...MUD
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posted on
12/03/2003 10:10:39 PM PST
by
Mudboy Slim
(RE-IMPEACH Osama bil Clinton!!)
To: Mudboy Slim
I'm glad to hear it.
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posted on
12/03/2003 10:10:41 PM PST
by
paulklenk
(DEPORT HILLARY!)
To: Mudboy Slim
I say a prayer to lift you to our lord.
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