on film he was the hero
a chap with mettle,
thrust of lance
pennant flying in his hand
riding steeds to rescue the lass
the silver screen disappeared
leaving a gnarled old man,
alone in his bed chamber
counting time on life's abacus
Author notes
10/10/20 Word Bank: film,chap,mettle,thrust,lance,pennant,lass,screen,gnarly,chamber,abacus {I used 11 words}
In a list
A contest entry
- Wild Word Bank - 10/10/20 by Gypsie Ink.
450 points, ended April 28, 2008, 15 entries
Honorable mention
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Comments
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Aaaww...
A wonderful and sad write...I really like this piece.
Thank you for your entry and Best of luck in the contest. -
Oh this makes me think of Errol Flynn or Cary Grant lol but the latter wouldn't be alone in his chamber!!!
lol. Nice write. Love, C
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