Austin from St Louis, MoThis song is a description of a perfect utopia seen through John Lennon's eyes. Its a world where people aren't divided by religion, killing, greed, and all other problems in the modern world. I cannot understand Thomson's choice to keep the smaller words in her poetry, unless it is to help younger readers understand what the text is saying in a grammatical way... except it isn't the point of poetry to teach those concepts, but to invoke feelings and wonder in the reader. Galda, Cullen and Sipe says, “Poetry is intense, an intricate combination of the sounds, meanings, and arrangement of words to call attention to something in a fresh, compelling manner.” (139). However, sometimes she uses great alliterations such as “cut and stitch a city from the starry sky” which uses the “S,” “T,” and “St” sounds repetitively. Her metaphors and similes make sense and can be understood by younger readers (“wheels grow wings”) which is very important when it comes to poetry for younger ages because if the metaphors are way too complicated, the author risks losing their audience's attention and understanding of what they've written. Stephan from Pw, NyVery good :P on the other hand you did give a good argument for what you heard and for that I congratulate you...but im 16 and everyone I told about this thought that the argument was funny lol Those who believe that Jesus is God are not burdened by him but liberated by him from worldly things. Jesus taught us to wipe the dust off our feet as evidence against those who would not believe the Word of God – not to harm non-believers. Lennon suggests that religion is responsible for man’s inhumane actions to his fellow man. Though this may be true of those with twisted concepts of their religion, it is not true of real Christians. Could you go a day without water? No water to drink or use to make food. No water to shower, flush the toilet, or brush your teeth. Firefighters couldn’t put out fires, pools would be closed, and farmers couldn’t water their crops. We are excited to announce that the City of Charlottesville, Albemarle County Service Authority, and Rivanna Water & Sewer Authority are holding their 9 th annual Imagine a Day without Water Art Contest. Each year, we ask youth to show us why we must value and save water in our community. This year’s art contest continues to allow for flexibility to ensure our entire community can participate in our contest and provide an opportunity for the youth in our community to learn and illustrate the importance of water.

Host a family-friendly eventcelebrating the value of water, featuring local organizations and water service providers. Marie From The Edge Of The Stars from OregonINFP's don't take this song as literally as the people here commenting (I believe). The music soothes and gives me peace in my heart. I don't have to deny God, become Communist, or beat people over the head and judge them. John Lennon was inspiring people to dream and be at peace within themselves. Not everyone will dream or imagine a straight line, or believe that hating people because their religion or political view is different--will give them peace in their heart. It's okay to dream or imagine zig-zags, circles, curves, and triangles. Everyone is free to dream and imagine what they want. You don't have to be Communist or Atheistic for listening to this song. This song is not about religion or politics. It's about DREAMING. (⁠✷⁠‿⁠✷⁠) Maggie from Atlanta, GaMany people think that this song is about giving up religion and living life like a communist blah blah blah... actually, if you actually break it down- Lennon was just saying that leave your religion in a private place, don't worry about heaven or hell and just live for today, don't live for the fear of going to hell or for the promise of heaven, live today with your fellow human beings. Don't worry about your material things, the only things that truly matter in life are human connections and right now there are so many blocades like religion and class in the way of our connections. Live life for today.All Imagine a Day without Water art entries must be submitted by November 13th. Submissions will be accepted with the official entry form (PDF) via direct mail to the Charlottesville’s Department of Public Works (305 4 th St. NW, Charlottesville, VA 22903) or electronically through our submission and online voting platform. In addition, there is an opportunity to drop off entries in-person with the official entry form (PDF) at the Jefferson-Madison Regional Library’s Central, Northside, and Crozet Branches during their normal hours of service. Chelsea Girl from Cleveland, Oh"Imagine" is a very special song. It's hard for me to review it because it isn't my favorite John Lennon song an yet I believe it's probably, ultimately, his most powerful. This is a unifying song that people all over the world love and sing. Even when I hear those opening chords my mind stops and I get very misty-eyed. It really is a deep song. Absolutely one of the greatest classics ever written by anyone. Scott from Chelan, WaImagine a man with as much money as John Lennon singing about having no possessions. Heather from Los Angeles, CaImagine a world...so boring...you...wouldn't...want....toliveinit.......yoohoooooo.....

Steven from Bundaberg, AustraliaImagine there's no heaven, it's easy if you try, no hell below us, above us only sky.... Why would you want to imagine no heaven?...heaven is the only place where this utopia of John's exists. This is nothing more than an 'Imagine there's no God and we can all do what we like' - song. People are far too selfish to exist together in harmony without laws with sanctions. Let me quote a Keith Green song that tells it how it is. "..so many laughing at Jesus, while the 'funniest' thing that He's done, is love this poor stubborn, rebellious world, while their hate for Him just goes on...." God wants to SAVE you from your sins and take you to heaven, not join a religion. John was just imagining heaven. Ironic.Easter 0033±, Jesus offered you and I, and Lennon a heaven where even such hypocrites - with a little faith are welcome.

It is very natural that each person, each family, each people, each nation wish to live on and prosper. We want enough food, enough clothes, a roof over our head, a comfortable spot to sleep on, a fulfilling and meaningful work, the warmth of relationship and time for leisure, art and spirituality . . . . in esence, to be. Part II: The three books are worth studying together because they show how the artist has grown and developed his talent and technique over time. For example, Sharon Cummings (my classmate) and I read Imagine A Night first and recorded our initial impressions, which were mostly about the text. The second book we read was Imagine A Place and we found ourselves making many more comments about the illustration and how it illuminates the text. We could see improvements between the two books, such as the level of detail in the pictures that were either direct translations of the text or more figurative interpretations. An “avalanche of blossoms” was painted literally as an avalanche fading into blossom trees. At this point we formed the hypothesis that the Day book was created after the Night book, and this was confirmed by the five year gap in between the two books. Since it was such a long stretch between the two, we wondered if there was a book that came between them – this is how we discovered the Place book. Rabbit Bunny from Westminster MdI love Imagine! It reaches its Zenith on Johnny Rebel Acoustic comp recorded at Apollo in NYC In 1971! I will always love Johnny Rebel! Sums up true message of Fab Four! Best Beatle song band or solo! Cassy from Atlantis, BotswanaReading through these comments, seeing the beliefs of others and how peace is way too far-fetch, makes me realize why our world is so messed up. BTW. Personal property is a right of every individual as is the size and type of car and home they have etc. "Each according to their own ability, each according to their own need"Krissy from Boston, MaJohn, people hate Yoko becuase they think she is y they broke up. Even though it's a big arguement still y they broke up. A lot of people blame Yoko. Because it's theye asy thing to do. But if u read books and interviews there a plenty of reasons y. But nobody will listen. I must say I am not crazy about Yoko either. Sorry.