Zywa

Zywa Quartermaster

I'm a servant, I give -- space
to inspiration and objections
I fill myself with wishes
and pour them out into decisions
until contentment flows over

I don't hear complainers complain
they encourage, never getting lost
in expectations

The profit is just a balance
of round-off differences
expenditure becomes income
in the space -- of the living together
where everyone is in the middle

of nowhere special, nowhere people
everywhere, on their way to nowhere
because they are already there

Poem 3838
Amsterdam, 2021-06-14
Nowhere Man (John Lennon, The Beatles) - 1965
Song (album "Rubber Soul")
Chairmanship
Collections: Lilith's Powers, Levenslijn
Keyword: Leadership
Tribute to: Lennon, John; The Beatles

Watch out, everyone

is looking at us, our love --

must remain secret.



Pas op, iedereen	Pass doch auf, jeder
let op ons, onze liefde --	sieht uns, unsere Liebe --
moet geheim blijven.	muss geheim bleiben.

Poem S1560
Amsterdam, 2022-11-04
You've got to hide your love away (John Lennon, The Beatles) - 1965
Song (album "Help!")
Collection: Loves Tricks Gains Pains in the years 1960-1979
Keyword: Freedom: self-determination
Tribute to: Lennon, John; The Beatles

Zywa HeartWood

I came for you, not for the wood
that you make me touch, polished
with a goldjointed split here and there --

the simplicity-beauty
of the song of time on the lute
of life, your life

You show me the snaps
and stretch the evening, you stretch yourself
to the goodnight in the hallway

In the guest bed, I caress the wood
of your heart, so much do I want
to make it burn

not to sleep alone, not patiently
wait, but start the future
which you are now dreaming

great, not patiently wait
until you want me, I want to love you
at first sight

Poem 3836
Amsterdam, 2021-06-14
Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown) - John Lennon, The Beatles - 1965
Song (album "Rubber Soul")
Wabi-sabi = Simplicity-beauty, namely of wear and tear; acceptance of transience; you can safely show the scars of your life
Al-'Oed = the wood, the lute
Collection: Lilith's Powers
Keyword: Simplicity
Tribute to: Lennon, John; The Beatles

Zywa Dirty old dog

In the dense net of roots
lives the dog, the dirty dog
that everyone knows, but never
speaks to or looks at, a glimpse
of that dirty old dog is enough

Persephone takes him
above the ground, hidden
between her legs, he looks
at the Queen of the country
waving in a golden coach

He is a King himself
in his own world
content with his fate
content with his fame
as a dirty old dog

Life is fleeting
but human knowledge
feeds the earth, new roots
grow new rooms to
the old dog's home

the dirty old dog
dirty old dog
old dog

Poem 2473
Amsterdam, 2019-10-24
Mean Mr. Mustard (John Lennon, The Beatles) - 1969
Song (album "Abbey Road")
Celtic symbolism: Ngetal (the Reed), that has a dense network of roots; the Reed should be guided by Pwyll (the god of the underworld) and the Hound (the symbol of courage and honour)
Collection: Lilith's Powers
Keyword: Knowledge: order / structuring
Tribute to: Lennon, John; The Beatles

Zywa

Give today and share

share share share, share share share, share share share

everything you do	is possible
everything you sing	comes from your heart
everything you say	is meaningful
just give it

everything you make	exists of course
everything you love	won't fall apart
everything you create	will bud itself
receive it

give today and share	give today and share
give today and share	give today and share
give today and share	give today and share
share, and be alive	share, and be alive

everything you know	is there since long
everything you see	is not concealed
everything you give	is never yours
so share it

give today and share	give today and share
give today and share	give today and share
give today and share	give today and share
share, and be alive	share, and be alive

Poem 2256
Amsterdam, 2019-06-01
All you need is love (John Lennon, The Beatles) - 1967
Song "All you need is love"
Collection: Lilith's Powers
Keyword: Wealth: share
Tribute to: Lennon, John; The Beatles

Zywa Revolving around voids


We turn around,	around the sun
and what revolves	around whatever
sure will become	nice round itself
My head is full,	my head is thin
the bed is large	and we are small
though we are real,	we quickly pass

We turn around,	around the sun
the stars revolve	around each other
a universe	around the void
that just exists	a little while
and then once more	is everything
although it's old,	it still stays young

as we are too,	throughout our lives
I'm satisfied	because we're one
I do love you	we turn around
high in the crown	of planet earth
together on	the King-size bed
where love creates	and I exist

Poem 2470
Amsterdam, 2019-10-23
Because (John Lennon, The Beatles) - 1969
Song (album "Abbey Road")
Celtic symbolism: Fern (the Alder), who does not rot in the water and always holds out; the Alder should be guided by Bran (the blessed god of the spirit world) and the Fox (the symbol of diplomacy)
Collection: Lilith's Powers
Keyword: Beginning (origin)
Tribute to: Lennon, John; The Beatles

Zywa King-size bed

You you you want me, want to be
close to me in the King-size bed
you search inspiration
and seem to be only half working

You you you want me, want to be
close to me and you don't see
crooked eyes, only me
you want me while you work

You you you want me, want to be
close to me in the King-size bed
and I want you you you
with me, in the King-size bed

I want you you you close to me
Your work makes no progress
and I am bored
in the King-size bed

Poem 2468
Amsterdam, 2019-10-23
I want you (She's so heavy) (John Lennon, The Beatles) - 1969
Song (album "Abbey Road")
Celtic symbolism: Gort (the Ivy), that attaches itself strongly and can strangle a tree; the Ivy should be guided by Guinevere (the faery bride) and the Butterfly (the symbol of the belief in fairies)
On vacation in Scotland, John and Yoko ended up in their car in a ditch and had to be nursed for a while in the hospital. Back in London, John had a King-size bed installed in the recording studio so that Yoko could still be present at the sessions. A microphone hung above her to comment.
Collection: Lilith's Powers
Keyword: Love: intimacy
Tribute to: Lennon, John; The Beatles

Zywa Throw-away songs

We meditated in India
but we better sing
about our frustrations

Half of it is humbug
nice throw-away songs

to fall asleep to or
about being in love, fighting
over a woman, monkeys
and mirrors on your shoe-tips
to peek at an excitement
you don't see

so that we reach you
with the other half

- Fame is a roller coaster
   you always get out at the bottom
- Finding peace within yourself
   is the beginning
   of the revolution
- Black birds also sing
   beautifully, don't break their wings
- and stop feeding
   fat pigs
- Live wisely, no sweets
   It's bad for your teeth

Begin at the beginning
and strike out all conceitedness

Poem 4258
Amsterdam, 2021-12-26
Songs by John Lennon
Sand and Foam (Khalil Gibran) - 1926
Songs by John Lennon on the album "The Beatles" ("The White Album", 1968)
The song "Julia" opens with a quote from the book "Sand and Foam" by Khalil Gibran (1883-1931): "Half of what I say is meaningless, but I say it so that the other half may reach you"
Collection: Lilith's Powers
Keyword: Reason: discrimination
Tribute to: Gibran, Khalil; Lennon, John

Zywa Family bed

Shoot me, shoot me
shoot me to heaven
up in the oak, everyone
barefoot on the family bed
     Come join us, here you are free!

We don't have to believe in anything
except in each other, the singer too
is loose, he laughs at his amulet
and waves to the old man:
     Come join us, here you are free!

The greybeard sees everything
with twinkling eyes in his long beard
full of bushes of moss in which
the wren whistles:
     Come join us, here you are free!

Come in the Crown
take off your shoes and socks
together on the family bed
a warm blanket to each other
     Come join us, here you are free!

Poem 2463
Amsterdam, 2019-10-21
Come together (John Lennon, The Beatles) - 1969
Song (album "Abbey Road")
Celtic symbolism: Ouir (the Oak), the tree of calm, truth and steadfast knowledge; the Oak should be guided by Dagda (the father of all gods) and the Wren (the king of the birds and the symbol of wit and subtlety)
Singer: Chuck Berry
Collection: Lilith's Powers
Keyword: Together: solidarity (brotherhood)
Tribute to: Lennon, John; The Beatles

Zywa Helping hand

People in need -- in a game
of Truth is Dare and Do
I fly in, in a cape, swift as an arrow

and get entangled, sticking
to the strings that I weave
of the help that I give

I put my hands out, so softly
you take them with the heroic power
that jumps over, you smile --

In the world to help, to help
each other, right
if only

you are with me
and know my questions
and spoil me with attention

We are no longer teenagers
yet we still fly back and forth
to help each other, time after time

Poem 3834
Amsterdam, 2021-06-14
Help! (John Lennon, The Beatles) - 1965
Song (album "Help!")
Song "We zijn toch op de wereld" ("Aren't we in the world", 1969, Eli Asser; music Harry Bannink)
Collection: Lilith's Powers
Keyword: Courage
Tribute to: Lennon, John; The Beatles

Zywa I can't do anything about it

People are too short old
and too long young, they don't
become as wise as brownies

They have little profit
from the lessons they draw
from pain and pleasure, and

from the lessons they ignore
because they prefer to believe
in what the world promises

because they prefer to believe
it is within reach
and the prospect is worth it

to keep waiting
and I can't do anything about it
I'm just a rainbow

that is never there where you are
a gate on the horizon
where all the exits come together

Poem 3840
Amsterdam, 2021-06-14
Girl (John Lennon, The Beatles) - 1965
Song (album "Rubber Soul")
Collection: Lilith's Powers
Keyword: Stupidity
Tribute to: Lennon, John; The Beatles

Zywa Sexy

Persephone wears flowers
and tough jackboots like a soldier
with muscles, or an open waistcoat
with a mini skirt like a virgin, always
conquering the instincts around her

In Coco's dress, she parades on Jersey
the transparent plastic rustles
every time I kiss it
passers-by take photos
she is in the newspapers

Spring has begun
old desires wake up
people get aroused
and inspired to let themselves go
she is an example

everyone sees her, but doesn't know who she is
flowers cover her bare body
she charms soldiers and virgins
with instincts, singing her praises
and creating life

Poem 2474
Amsterdam, 2019-10-24
Polythene Pam (John Lennon, The Beatles) - 1969
Song (album "Abbey Road")
Celtic symbolism: Coll (the Hazel), whose nuts contain magic power and wisdom; the Hazel should be guided by Manannan Mac Lir (the sea god, a master of disguise) and the Salmon (the oldest and wisest animal, the symbol of inspiration and creativity)
Coco Chanel (Gabrielle Chasnel, Saumur 1883- 1971)
Collection: Lilith's Powers
Keyword: Teenager (youth)
Tribute to: Lennon, John; The Beatles

Zywa Everyday blues

The boy has grown up
he comes ashore

in the harbour of nostalgia
and everyday blues
as a king with a parade
of splendour and a gang

Surrounded by soldiers
he strokes the fur
of his robe
He is not a hero

He does not bring golden times
no wages according to work
no protection from injustice
He only gives a show

of his power, his free hand
to hunt unicorns

Poem 2472
Amsterdam, 2019-10-24
Sun King (John Lennon, The Beatles) - 1969
Song (album "Abbey Road")
Celtic symbolism: Tinne (the Holly), that is always green, supportive, protecting, possessive and repelling enemies; the Holly should be guided by Govannon (Gobannus, the Blacksmith, a divine Hero) and the Unicorn (the symbol of purity and strength)
Collection: Lilith's Powers
Keywords: Pride: arrogance, Playing: fun
Tribute to: Lennon, John; The Beatles

Can you imagine

that we live in peace on earth?

All of us want it.



Stel het je eens voor:	Stellst du dich mal vor:
er is vrede op aarde --	es ist Frieden auf Erde --
Iedereen wil het.	Das wollen alle.

Poem H4818
Amsterdam, 2024-08-01
Imagine (John Lennon) - 1971
Song (album "Imagine")
Collection: Loves Tricks Gains Pains in the years 1960-1979
Keyword: Peace: wish
Tribute to: Lennon, John

Zywa Warm feet

Peace, in a bed
in Amsterdam, kneeling
or with clenched fists

eternally awaited, preserved
in hearts and thoughts
about people who behave
differently than you wish
people who have to take care

of their well-being and can
only dream their visions
cannot realise these even
with combined efforts
The world is too big for that

Close by you can smell the wind
and go along with the seasons
Close by you can, within
the limits of your needs
safely open up to another

Poem 5586
Amsterdam, 2024-12-26
John Lennon and Yoko Ono's 'Bed-In for Peace' at the Hilton Hotel in Amsterdam, March 24th-31st, 1969, during their honeymoon
Collection: Summer birds
Keyword: Peace: non-violent
Tribute to: Lennon, John
Dedicated to: Ruud J, Ruud J, Ruud J, Ruud J, Ruud J

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