Tribute Thread: FReeper "Poet" Has Passed Away

4 December 2003 | Mudboy Slim

[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

[Mudboy Slim]

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

[maxwell]

RIP, poet.

[blam]

RIP my fellow FReeper.

[NormsRevenge]

Sorry to hear of the passing of "Poet" ... Rest in Peace.

God's Peace & Comfort to John's Family and FRiends..

[doug from upland]

A prayer for his soul and for his family.

[ladyinred]

RIP Poet.

[Mudboy Slim]

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
what’s 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

[paulklenk]

A sad loss. I hold his family up to the Lord in prayer, and hope he himself knew the Lord before he died.

[smith288]

His contribution will be missed...

His last post was the 18th... Was there something wrong with him health wise?

[Travis McGee]

Poetry will abound on Fiddler's Green!

[Constantine XIII]

prayer bump

[Jean S]

I knew him, on fr. He sent me some of his poems.
I'm crying, he was a good guy.

[Mudboy Slim]

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

[Diva Betsy Ross]

Heaven has a new angel tonight and he watches over our Republic. Prayers for his family.

[Mudboy Slim]

"...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

[eddie willers]

So sorry to hear this.

RIP, poet.

[Mudboy Slim]

"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

[Mudboy Slim]

"...he was a good guy."

He most certainly was.

FReegards...MUD

[paulklenk]

I'm glad to hear it.

[woodyinscc]

I say a prayer to lift you to our lord.