[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.

[Diva Betsy Ross]

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

[eddie willers]

So sorry to hear this.

RIP, poet.

[Skywalk]

May your soul endure, Mr. Lindsay.

Say hello to my dad for me.

[Coroner]

Poet, what a peaceful name!!

[MissAmericanPie]

Lovely tribute, so sorry to learn that he is gone.

[Pegita]

Heavenly Father, we return to give You thanks for the life of John J. Lindsay and for the warmth and fellowship he extended to his Free Republic friends. Thank You for the gift of words he so willingly shared .. may they continue to speak for a man who continues to love You so. Amen ...

[IncPen]

Mud, I remember his name, and appreciated his thoughtful posts over the years. It's a strange thing to build a community as tight as FR yet be able to pass each other on the street, unknown.

If you hear from his family, please pass along my sincere respects.

-Inc

[JohnHuang2]

So sorry to hear this. May he rest in peace. Prayers for the family.

[Fracas]

What a nice tribute, MUD. Thanks for this post.