DEAR JOHN

A POEM by: Fernando de Mello Pimentel

Dear John,
you've been long gone
but the dream still lives on.

With peace, you can't go wrong.
The weak can't be subdued by the strong.
At least not for too long.

"Give Peace A Chance" you once wrote in a song.
Composed in your mother tongue,
it was a message so strong

that was heard form New York to Hong Kong.
And like the moon, the stars and the sun,
It still shines on, and on and on.

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TO GABI

GABI, Amigona querida, estes versos são pra você:

"It's been quite awhile
since the last time I saw your smile.
Each and every day,
I've learned to miss your ways.
But be that as it may,
Your memory in me will never fade away."

SAUDADES!!!

Fernando de Mello Pimentel
Chapel School, Class of 1995
(Friends since K-4)

I WANT A WOMAN

A Poem by: Fernando de Mello Pimentel

I want a woman
Not just for fun
A hooker or a nun.

I want a woman
One I can’t trust,
to spark my lust.

I want a woman
Hanging on my wall
A hot sexy doll.

I want a woman
Someone I don’t know
To come and go.

I want a woman
To care and hold
Someone to grow old.

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333 ANZAC PARADE

A POEM by: Fernando de Mello Pimentel

I can clearly remember
riding the 393
from Hyde Park
to Kingsford’s round-a-bout.

The pavement, black
stretching from the CBD
to La Perouse.
I wanna go back.

333 Anzac Parade
Memories never seem to fade
cutting through
like a sharp, shiny blade.

From a balcony on unit 6B
I’ve seen many moons
and autumn leaves falling
from your maple trees.

Friends have come and gone
in this time we’ve been together.
For this I thank you
cause you’ve made my life better.

333 Anzac Parade
Memories never seem to fade
cutting through
like a sharp, shiny blade.

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ONE MORE, BEFORE THE YEAR ENDS (version I)

A Poem by: Fernando de Mello Pimentel

Looking back,
it was great.
Six more days,
and goodbye 2008!

Spending time
among friends.
A final poem?
That depends.

One more, before the year ends!

The wine is cold,
the glass is full.
Let us rule!
Young, instead of old.

I raise a toast
to all of those
I love the most!
Stay forever close!

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ONE MORE, BEFORE THE YEAR ENDS (version II)

A POEM by: Fernando de Mello Pimentel

Looking back,
it was great.
Six more days,
and goodbye 2008!

Having fun
with my friends.
Clapping hands.
Singing tunes.

The wine is gold,
the glass is full.
Let us rule!
Young, instead of old.

I raise a toast
to all of those
I love the most!
Stay forever close!

A final poem,
with dividends.
One more,
before the year ends!

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INSOMNIA

A Poem by: Fernando de Mello Pimentel

Rolling left, rolling right
can’t shut my eyes at night.
Staring at the alarm clock light
3:00 AM shinning bright!

A lot going on in my mind,
but absolutely no sleep.
Why do I bother counting sheep?
Nevermind!

Had a glass of milk.
Still wide awake.
Getting hot under this quilt.
Oh, please gimme a break!

Where the hell is Mr. Sandman?
Running late again.
That’s 5 nights in a row!
What if he decides not to show?

My thoughts are pure caffeine,
on the run and burning steam.
I don’t think I’ll get to dream.
This insomnia is really mean.

Keeping me up
and putting me down.
Turned my smile into a frown.
Damn this town!

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TWENTY ONE

A Poem by: Fernando de Mello Pimentel

Winner, winner
chicken dinner.
This is but a misdemeanor.
Who's the mighty winner?

Countin' fast,
playin’ cool.
I’m the best,
you’re a fool.

Countin' chips,
makin’ money.
Sailin' ships,
love me honey.

Drinkin’ liquor,
spreadin’ rumors.
Fancy humor?
Ask Wilbur.

Beat the rest,
I’m the best.
Put to test,
time to rest.

Havin’ fun,
about to shout.
Check it out,
twenty one!

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WHITE CHRISTMAS

A Poem by: Fernando de Mello Pimentel

A time for joy
A time for love
A time for toys
A time for doves

White Christmas

A time for peace
A time for caring
A time for truce
A time for Mary

White Christmas

A time for brothers
A time for snow
A time for sisters
A time for soul

White Christmas

A time for Jesus
A time for tolerance
A time for us
A time for deliverance

White Christmas

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ALL THE KNOTS

A POEM by: Fernando de Mello Pimentel

I’m here in this very spot
staring at what I’ve got.
Can’t connect the dots,
until I untie all the knots.

Many battles I’ve fought.
More than you would’ve thought.
Some I’ve won, some I’ve lost.
All at a considerable cost.

All those knots!
They’re so many, I lost count.
Untie them all? Maybe not.
It’s quite a large amount.

But this is what life’s all about.
There’s no easy way out.
So why kick, scream and shout?
Failure, like success, is nobody’s fault.

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