Every year on his birthday
Ringo invites his fans
to send peace & love

to the universe,
a concept that’s never
left him,

one that should never
leave us—not out
of optimistic idealism

but because love
really is all there is.
All you need is love,

love me do,
give me love,
give me peace on Earth,

as the Fab 4 sang
right into our
ever-loving hearts.

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Happy 85th birthday, Ringo, from fans like me everywhere!