Finest Hour Poem by M.J. Lemon

Finest Hour

Rating: 5.0


Not on the beaches,
but on a bus, I saw him.
He looked like Churchill.
He was clutching legal briefs.
It seemed not his finest hour.

Monday, July 1, 2019
Topic(s) of this poem: observation,reflection
COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Muhammad Ali 02 July 2019

Though finest wasn't the hour and Churchill is Churchill so he is talked about. Very nice poem.

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Mj Lemon 02 July 2019

Thank you so much, Muhammad. I am fascinated by how at times a person will simply walk by or walk past- -and have a clear resemblance to someone from our history books.

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Valsa George 01 July 2019

Some people resemble closely to some others. However your chance encounter with a Churchill like figure in the bus brought in you memories of the contrast between Churchill's heydays and his not so fine days! Interesting reflection!

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Mj Lemon 08 July 2020

Thank you so very much, Susan. I wonder if we are now in an age that may demand a Churchill?

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Susan Williams 24 June 2020

Oh, and a 10++++++++++++++ and onto my fav list

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Susan Williams 24 June 2020

There are men who are born for certain times in history. Churchill was desperately needed by Britain and the allies- -his speeches uplifted the spirits of a people and a world being pummeled by Evil. I do not know what je would have done for history in another age or guise but I thank God we never had ro try. Excellent poem - it certainly stirred me! ! !

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Aniruddha Pathak 05 July 2019

Beautiful word-play on 'finest hour', MJ Lemon. Lovely piece.

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Mj Lemon 05 July 2019

Very much appreciated, Aniruddha. Thank you.

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Unwritten Soul 04 July 2019

There is something in this simple writing, i feel warm i feel free and i feel like i am talking this, the words themselves are familiar...i feel like u were on a trip and write down scenery...Summer-y poetry: p

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Mj Lemon 04 July 2019

That is great compliment, Soul. Thank you so very much.

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