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John Lennon’s Girl

Robbie Masso·October 4, 2017

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John Lennon’s Girl

written by: Robbie Masso

@robbie.masso

The radio played Twist & Shout.
I danced with the invisible dream.
I had to work up the courage
to lie about being social.

Her opinion matters to me
even though I hate her mind.
I’m settling.
My own company isn’t enough anymore.
Of Mice & Men, Lennie.

I was more outgoing in deja vu.
Cancer stick strength.
She puts out my cigarette
and starts the song over.

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Aspiring writer influenced by the likes of Charles Bukowski, Hunter S. Thompson, Ernest Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Jim Morrison, Bob Dylan, Langston Hughes, etc.

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Lauren Scott writes poetry and memoir and enjoys the challenge of trying other genres. She has authored two collections of poetry: New Day, New Dreams and Finding a Balance. In 2021, she released her memoir, More than Coffee. She is a contributing author in the anthology, Poetry Treasures 2: Relationships, as well as in the upcoming anthology, This is How We Grow. Her fourth book, Ever So Gently, is a poetry collection to be published in June. She recently finished her first children's book and works with her illustrator with plans to release it this year. She lives in California with her husband, Matt, and their lab, Copper. They have two adult children residing on the east coast. Lauren's writing inspiration comes from her love of family, spending time outdoors, and finding joy in the simple things.

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