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Aging Actor
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A veteran actor toward the end of his career stands in the wings and prepares to go onstage.


Spotlight on, smile lit,

godparents’ son set to steal

the scene; cast take care.

[I am sad to announce that my "aging actor" cousin passed away in early February 2006. We will all miss him. Now, he is with his parents, my godparents, acting up a storm in heaven.]



 
 


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 Reviews of "Aging Actor"
Reviewed by Annabel Sheila
Reviewed on June 4, 2009
Lovely tribute. Lots of emotion in so few words.

Anna

Reviewed by John Domino
Reviewed on March 13, 2009
A nicely condensed tribute!

Reviewed by Jeanette Foresta
Reviewed on May 22, 2008
Hi! I saw you on front page and stop by to say hi. Heartfelt words, and sorry for your loss.(

Reviewed by Rafika Anderson (Reader)
Reviewed on December 25, 2007
This is a lovely paean to your cousin. Beautiful work.

Reviewed by Charles Keller
Reviewed on August 3, 2007
Very nice Senryu. The challenge of saying so much with 17 syllables is too much for most. You've handled it wonderfully.

Reviewed by Crystal Silver Angel (Reader)
Reviewed on March 19, 2006
Intresting lines...

love joanne

Reviewed by William Haynes
Reviewed on March 1, 2005
telling a story in a poem with only a few lines of text is a rare gift. I enjoyed your work

Reviewed by Leslie Bond
Reviewed on January 29, 2005
You said so much, in three lines. very good. Les

Reviewed by Kijuana Henry (Reader)
Reviewed on September 29, 2004
I have to agree with Deborah,
interesting form of poetry, 4-6-4 in syllables.
At least I think that is what it was? It was a great three lines of wisdom and new life happening to an old age actor. Tells the world that one can never stop growing and loving. Even at the young age of "say 61"? That is how old my Mother is at the moment. I am the baby of the family and just turned 34 years.

Excellent poem!
Kijuana

Reviewed by Eddie Thompson
Reviewed on February 5, 2004
What wonderful thoughts invade the light that spots us on stage. Thanks for this write.

Reviewed by Rodd Jokre (Reader)
Reviewed on February 3, 2004
Hm, 3 lines of change...

Rodd

Reviewed by Susan Cook-Jahme (Reader)
Reviewed on September 20, 2003
Three lines and so full of meaning :0)

Reviewed by Gwen Dickerson
Reviewed on August 28, 2003
What an enjoyable three lines! Thanks!


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