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Death of Walter Matthau
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Death of Walter Matthau |
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Poet deVine
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since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Complaints about the mess he made Can now be laid to rest We learned today that “Oscar” died Walter Matthau played him best Part of an ‘Odd Couple’, then ‘Grumpy Old Men’ one and two This curmudgeon played them all With grace and humor too It’s sad to think he’s gone No more movies will he start But we can always find him In the reruns in our heart |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Poet deVine, Big G you said it well. *L* |
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Jamie Member Elite
since 2000-06-26
Posts 3168Blue Heaven |
A fine tribute for a fine actor. Lemon shall called be Putz no more. jamie Tu ne cede malis, sed contra audentior ito. - Virgil. "Yield thou not to adversity, but press on the more bravely". |
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SEA 
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
Poet~ I had no idea he had passed on......this is a very nice poem.  -SEALive,Love,Laugh :) ~SueB |
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ESP Member Elite
since 2000-01-25
Posts 2556Floating gently on a cloud.... |
Great tribute, Sharon, you have said it all with style. Love and hugs, Lizzie  "Poetry is the true expression of my soul, it is my ultimate means of communication. It is my rainbow of delight." |
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brian madden Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 4374ireland |
a wonderful tribute, beautiful poem. At least he will be somewhat immortal, his image forever on the silver screen A rock pile ceases to be a rock pile the moment a single man contemplates it, bearing within him the image of a cathedral. Antoine de Saint-Exupéry [This message has been edited by brian madden (edited 07-01-2000).] |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Bummer! I didn't hear about this... guess I've been out of it. Great tribute Sharon, to someone who will be remember for many years to come |
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kaile
since 2000-02-06
Posts 5146singapore |
Poet deVine, not being an American, i confess i have no idea on who Walter Matthau is but i thought this was a fine tribute,what with including his lifetime's work in the poem itself... lovely last two lines: But we can always find him In the reruns in our heart sums how dearly this person will be sorely missed  if i may ask a favour:i have replied to your Freedom challenge and will like your comments...pls do reply to my post "Freedom In Ten Words" in Open#8...thanx you |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
Yes a wonderful tribute to one of the finest actors who graced our sceens for many years. Thanks for posting this Tracie~ Love is the life of the soul... It is the harmony of the universe |
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Alicat Member Elite
since 1999-05-23
Posts 4094Coastal Texas |
Sharon, you said it best. He will sorely be missed. My best recollection of him is not from the Odd Couple, or GOM, but a horrid little movie with Robin Williams..."The Survivors"...gawd but I'm gonna miss that old coot. Alicat |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
Truly the world is a quiter place. . . Farewell Walter, we shall indeed miss you. . . Great poem deVine. . . ---------------------------------------------------- That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
He was one of my favorite actors. He will be missed by many. This is a fine tribute to him, Sharon. Denise |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
Truly a fine actor indeed, he will be missed.. Only last night I was watching him play Mr Wilson in Denis the Menace!! It was great to see him again. Sharon you have penned a wonderful tribute to a wonderful actor!! Yes, I am here, but I am dead, not alive, my body goes on, my spirit has died, and I though alive, feel dead inside. "Rose Petal" |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
The man had an incredible gift. I will miss his sour old face that always put a smile on my face very much. Well done, Sharon |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Walter was really something else...I enjoyed the recent Grumpy Old Men movies with him and Jack Lemmon and Sophia Loren and Ann Margret and also "Out to Sea" was a romp...James |
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Fred Hobbs Member
since 1999-06-08
Posts 329Tallahassee, Florida, US |
Nice tribute Poet. We've lost another great one . . . |
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Kellsue Member
since 2000-05-06
Posts 210Waukesha, WI USA |
Wonderful tribute to a wonderful actor. ~Kelly Reflect upon your present blessings-of which every man has many-not on your past misfortunes, of which all men have some. ~Charles Dickens We make |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
A wonderful tribute indeed!!! regards, sudhir Death, be not proud, though some have called thee, Mighty and dreadful, for thou art not so; - John Donne |
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Justbleu Member Elite
since 1999-08-31
Posts 3329Oregon, Originally From Alaska :) |
He will be quite missed...this is a good tribute to him!! My favorites with him were Grumpy Old Men 1 and 2!! The day I found out he'd passed...the scenes played out in my head occasionally throughout the day!! Goodbye to him, from ME!! Bridgette "Somewhere, somehow, it should be possible to touch someone and never let go again. To hold someone, not for a moment but forever." Unknown |
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