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Mistletoe Angel

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Portland, Oregon

0 posted 2002-06-22 03:18 PM

(This is a little shift for me from my usual style, I was in Hollywood during vacation and I have always admired the wise words of James Dean and to me, he is synonymous to the youth of the world today, he is a trademark of pop culture and psychology and this catchy lyrics came to me... The italized line in this is a quote from James Dean himself that I value so much!)

Jimmy Dean
By: Noah Eaton
6/22/02

Call me your commerical icon or your sex symbol
Call me your young generations reflection through the window
But you know I'm just another lonely actor
Just playing the victim to every director

City of Angels blessed me coincidentally
Take the time to consider truth and belief
I'm just another misunderstood man behind rose-colored glasses
So hop into my Porsche and we'll have everyone dancing...

Like Jimmy Dean
I'm your wildest American dream
Cut your deck and count your cards
At the Grand Prix you better be betting on me
Cause I'm Jimmy Dean
I am the youth of the nations' synecdoche
And you wouldn't want it any other way
If I'm not mistaking...

My feet are not built to fit the shoes of any prom king
But I can bring a smile to anyone, even to Steve McQueen
"Dream as if you'll live forever. Live as if you'll die today."
You're a rebel without a cause, believe me, I'm just this same way

I'm Jimmy Dean
I'm your wildest American dream
Cut your deck and count your cards
At the Grand Prix you better be betting on me
Cause I'm Jimmy Dean
I am the youth of the nations' synecdoche
And you wouldn't want it any other way
If I'm not mistaking...

Rise up, children
Rise up and enjoy the show
Rise up, children
Rise up and let it go...

I'm Jimmy Dean
I'm your wildest American dream
Cut your deck and count your cards
At the Grand Prix you better be betting on me
Cause I'm Jimmy Dean
I am the youth of the nations' synecdoche
And you wouldn't want it any other way
If I'm not mistaking...
You're Jimmy Dean
You're the everything
Be what you will
But please don't be me
You're Jimmy Dean
I am everything you claim to believe
But you're in charge
You have to be the star of your own scene...

"Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..."

Shakira

[This message has been edited by Mistletoe Angel (06-22-2002 03:19 PM).]

JamesMichael
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since 1999-11-16

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Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

1 posted 2002-06-22 03:40 PM

Now there's a man that died much too young...James

my3monkeytoes
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since 2002-05-11

Posts 152
In the Carolina Breeze

2 posted 2002-06-22 03:44 PM

I know not much about James Dean, Noah, but your write was very descriptive of what his presence must have been like. I like how you compare it with today's generation. You are such a wonderful talent! I hope you had fun on your "trip" to CA.

~SM

Enchantress
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Canada eh.

3 posted 2002-06-22 06:27 PM

Noah...well done my sidekick!!
Enjoyed the read.
~Hugs~

~Somewhere in my heart I'm always
dancing with you in the summer rain~

catalinamoon

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The Shores of Alone

4 posted 2002-06-22 08:11 PM

Wow ,how fantastic this is.
I always felt I was a rebel without a cause, myself. I think you did him justice here.
(I still want to hear about your vacation, in my old home)
Sandra

Martie

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California

5 posted 2002-06-22 08:38 PM

Hey Noah

You were so close to where I live...wish I had known..I could have given you a hug. Jimmy Dean was part of my growing up years. Enjoyed your poem!

paladin

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since 2001-08-05

Posts 930
Pensacola,Fl.

6 posted 2002-06-22 10:02 PM

Smug little smile,cigarette dangling from his lips.James Dean.

paladin

Charisma

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since 2000-09-30

Posts 5906
lost in blue pages

7 posted 2002-06-23 04:54 AM

ah what a view you present us, like it a lot!!

(((hugs)))
Charisma

ethome
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since 2000-05-14

Posts 11858
New Brunswick Canada

8 posted 2002-06-23 05:07 AM

Oh yeah I love this one Noah!

Rex Allen McCoy
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since 2000-01-30

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Sippin a Timmy's in London

9 posted 2002-06-23 09:23 AM

Nicely put together Noah ... I like the ending ...
.............
I am everything you claim to believe
But you're in charge
You have to be the star of your own scene...
.............

Kethry
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since 2000-07-29

Posts 9082
Victoria Australia

10 posted 2002-06-23 09:26 AM

Noah, what a stunning cultural challenge.
Keth

Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown

Seymour Tabin
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Tamarac Fla

11 posted 2002-06-23 09:29 AM

Noah,
This is a wonderful write and you are a talent.

Madame Chipmunk
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since 2001-12-05

Posts 8296
Michigan

12 posted 2002-06-23 11:54 AM

Noah...I think this poem is you at your best....You wrote this so very well...
I remember Jimmy Dean, but not really well because I was just in 7th or 8th grade when he died...
but I know that his legend lives on.

~ movie idol hugs

Lyra

copyright2002 Lyra Nesius

"poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks

Corinne
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state of confusion

13 posted 2002-06-23 01:06 PM

Sounds like you enjoyed your LA vacation, Noah! Of course, we don't have to die young like James Dean!

Cor

vandana

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since 1999-10-22

Posts 10463
USA

14 posted 2002-06-23 07:36 PM

enjoyed

S Arthur Grey
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Posts 719
woven by a poet's loom

15 posted 2002-06-23 08:05 PM

Read the title and thought this was going to be about sausages of something, or maybe the pop song somebody wrote about him.  Why, I wondered?  You had my curiosity up.
Ok, I got it, JAMES Dean!  I don't recall that he was ever know as "Jimmy", though.  Jimmy Dean was another person, who sang country music (and probably wrote it too) and sold sausages in TV commercials, long after James Dean was gone.

Some of us remember both of them.  You had me confused, temporarily.
Interesting write.

S Arthur

. . . Hills jump with brooks.
trees tumble out of twigs and sticks;
e e cummings

Magnus

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since 2001-10-10

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South Carolina, USA

16 posted 2002-06-23 08:11 PM

May be a change in style...but a good one..
And I do like that quote....very appropriate!

Ladycat

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At the edge and a doorway,TX

17 posted 2002-06-23 08:41 PM

Noah Noah Noah, You hit it on the head that is a wonderful piece hun. Wow, I have to share this with some of my friends that love Jimmy Dean as much as you do. Great piece and always keep up the good work..

Love,
Lady

Live in my world just once and you'll find yourself enraptured.

D.Lester Young
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Austin, Tx

18 posted 2002-06-23 09:15 PM

Loved the independence of the read. Let us all write in a free spirit.

Bridget Shenachie
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Kansas USA

19 posted 2002-06-24 04:54 AM

I see why that is one of your favorite quotes. Excellent poem, Noah!

Shenachie

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Deep in the heart

20 posted 2002-06-25 11:33 AM

GR8 tribute my friend

Fool, said my Muse to me, look in thy heart and write.

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