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Poet deVine

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0 posted 2002-02-23 02:03 AM

In silent celluloid they stand
along the make believe street
a moment of reverent quiet
for a time so bittersweet

Joining hands they sing the tunes
he helped bring to the screen
rivalries forgotten now
such a site, unforeseen

He gave them life and energy
giving us smiles along the way
so many friends dipped from his pen
and just as popular today

The passing of their friend has brought
such sadness and some tears
and yes, we feel it too, I’m sure
as we’ve known him all these years

His name may not be familiar
Who was this man, Chuck Jones?
but we remember his creations
in childish milestones

Wile E. and Bugs are here
and the Grinch whom he directed
Pepe Le Pew stands to the side
his vibrant scent again rejected

Though we may not know his face
we know each of his cartoons
Today we lost the creator of
Warner Brother's Looney Tunes

In Memory of Chuck Jones
1912 – 2002

From the Website of Chuck Jones:

“ A small child once said to me: ‘You don’t draw Bugs Bunny, you draw pictures of Bugs Bunny.’ That’s a very profound observation because it means that he thinks the characters are alive, which, as far as I am concerned, is true,” recalls animation director Chuck Jones. Jones helped bring to life many characters during the Golden Age of animation including some of Warner Bros.’ most famous “Looney Tunes” characters—Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Elmer Fudd, and Porky Pig. The list of characters that he created himself goes on—Road Runner, Wile E. Coyote, Marvin Martian, Pepe Le Pew, Michigan J. Frog, Gossamer, and many others.

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1 posted 2002-02-23 02:08 AM

Thank you Sharon. I swear I wouldn't know what was going on without you! What a part of our history, a common bond that we share.
Great tribute. (and so this is what you've been doing!

)

SEA

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with you

2 posted 2002-02-23 02:08 AM

he drew my childhood and gave me laughter for a lifetime.....

thank you for this

Saunni
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3 posted 2002-02-23 02:11 AM

Poet deVine, Goodness, this is an AWESOME write! EXCELLENT I have to say! I love it!

Sauni @~~~>~~

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Not On Us, But In Us
The River Flows Not Past,
But Through Us

vlraynes
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4 posted 2002-02-23 03:34 AM

Sharon-
What a beautiful tribute to a wonderfully talented man.
I had missed the news of this.
Thank you for bringing it to my attention
with your poetic pen.
Hugs,
~Vicky

"...until you have read the verse on his heart,
you have not truly met the poet.
~vlraynes

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5 posted 2002-02-23 08:33 AM

This is so sad to hear. I missed this on the news. A wonderful poem for a wonderful man. Thank you.

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6 posted 2002-02-23 10:34 AM

(tears fall down my cheeks) Oh Sharon, this is so very sad to hear, I have always loved Chuck Jones and Looney Tunes since I was a little boy. I used to watch it all the time, and I still do every weekend on Cartoon Network or when I have free time and it is on, I no doubt believe he is one of the greatest cartoon directors of all time! (kiss on cheek) This is a fabulous tribute to a wonderful man, sweet friend, we all love you so much! God Bless You! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Sharon, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

Rex Allen McCoy
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7 posted 2002-02-23 10:47 AM

So sad to hear of his passing ... his creations were simply a part of our lives ... molded within our childhood memories
Thankyou for sharing this lovely tribute
~

Poet deVine

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8 posted 2002-02-23 04:37 PM

I know they can duplicate the cartoons....but they can't duplicate Chuck Jones...

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The Shores of Alone

9 posted 2002-02-23 06:13 PM

Shining tribute, I did not know either, more sad news. Is there any other kind, anymore?
Sandra

suthern

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10 posted 2002-02-23 07:28 PM

If I don't wake again tomorrow,
If my breath should cease to be...
Would you do me a great favor -
Would you write my eulogy?

To most, news brings a moment's grieving
But you pick up your loving pen
And through the words you write in tribute
A silenced voice is heard again.

Poet deVine

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11 posted 2002-02-23 07:50 PM

Fair maiden of the south
tis your voice that rings true
I would only stand and sing
a song of tribute to you

For in your poet's heart
is a truth 'oft laid bare
and I for one would miss you
if you chanced to not be there.

Thank you all again!! And thanks Suthern Lady!

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