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Alicat
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0 posted 2000-09-18 10:27 PM


Valentino's silent eyes
Chaplin with his Coppers
Harold hanging from a clock
Buster's deft heart stoppers

Stanley's caused another fine mess
Hardy play with his tie-ny
Lou hollers 'Aaaabotttt!' at
Boris, Bela and Chaney

Hitchcock says 'Goode Heevning'
Gracie says goodnight
Danny's in King Arthur's court
Stooges start to fight

Bogie in his white fedora
Groucho's one-line quips
Russell wore an Outlaw-ed bra
Astaire taps and flips

Vaudeville stage to silver screen
Hollywood stars in the sky
And without their influence
I would not be I


Alicat, finally posting a week-long poem

© Copyright 2000 Alastair Adamson - All Rights Reserved
Paula Finn
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1 posted 2000-09-18 10:32 PM


What a fine tribute to some of the greatest of our time
Balladeer
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2 posted 2000-09-18 10:40 PM


Now I'm worried....I recognized all the names Thank you, 'cat, for making me feel like a fossil! (and for writing a good fun poem)

and thanks for the spot of T  

Nan
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3 posted 2000-09-19 06:57 AM


It's OK, Deer - Ali's a lot younger than you are, and he knows 'em all... We all saw them in reruns, didn't we???

Ali - This is a great tribute to the "originals"... - Nice job, my friend..

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4 posted 2000-09-19 10:30 PM


Well, well, Kitty Kat!   This looks like it took some work for sure. Your efforts turned out wonderfully in it. I adore it, and...shhhh!! I EVEN know the names too!  

How could I let this go without bringing attention to it?   No one should miss this!  


Nothing can deter a poet, for he is actuated by pure love. Who can predict his comings and goings? "Thoreau"


Denise
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5 posted 2000-09-19 10:33 PM


Reruns, that's it Nan!   How else could I have recognized all those names?!! Very entertaining, Ali! I love it!

Denise

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6 posted 2000-09-19 10:37 PM


~How very cool Ali. Have to admit I didn't recognize ALL the names but very, very clever work you. Take it easy A. *Peace.
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7 posted 2000-09-20 12:57 PM


Bless you, Nan... now I don't have to admit to being a fossil! *G*

This is great! I thoroughly enjoyed!

Kit McCallum
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8 posted 2000-09-20 01:05 PM


Great work Alicat! You've woven these greats together into a wonderful tribute! (and yes, I did recognize them all also   ) Wonderful poem, it brought back some terrific visual memories!

Best wishes,
/Kit

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9 posted 2000-09-20 01:11 PM


Alicat you've wrote a fine piece reflecting memorable stars on screen

An enjoyable read thank you
Coco

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