tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5791261486111154318.post2239058252352133144..comments2024-03-22T10:51:23.567-05:00Comments on Faith, Fiction, Friends: We miss her eyesGlynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10802111972232088511noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5791261486111154318.post-4860527831789266892011-09-06T06:34:35.964-05:002011-09-06T06:34:35.964-05:00Your poem truly captivated me. I love your use of ...Your poem truly captivated me. I love your use of affirmations at the end of some sentences, I do. <br /><br />Thank you for the information about Mabel Normand, and the assorted (and sordid) pieces of trivia also. I did not know much about her. Absolutely fascinating.Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11135393270656573516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5791261486111154318.post-3262783636038009562011-09-04T15:11:19.759-05:002011-09-04T15:11:19.759-05:00Hi Glynn- I chose you for The Versatile Blogger aw...Hi Glynn- I chose you for The Versatile Blogger award. Congrats! You can receive the award here <a href="http://hopefaithlife.blogspot.com/2011/09/blogger-awards.html" rel="nofollow">Hope Faith & Life</a>. I also wrote a description as to why I chose you. Not sure if you post awards, but you received one : )Karen Kyle Ericsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519939237365240288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5791261486111154318.post-31902784041314441742011-09-04T14:37:46.242-05:002011-09-04T14:37:46.242-05:00My mother used to speak of those silent films ... ...My mother used to speak of those silent films ... now I understand their methods better.S. Etolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01847206680320012887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5791261486111154318.post-23370934754046355462011-09-04T13:50:31.499-05:002011-09-04T13:50:31.499-05:00I really like this poem, especially its tone.I really like this poem, especially its tone.Megan Willomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11494508400178014999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5791261486111154318.post-34435335440127766082011-09-04T10:42:43.686-05:002011-09-04T10:42:43.686-05:00i was taken back
the music was playing
flickering ...i was taken back<br />the music was playing<br />flickering screen<br />of black and white<br />it was a dance<br />a waltz through timeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5791261486111154318.post-24636700572160089032011-09-04T10:31:10.440-05:002011-09-04T10:31:10.440-05:00Glynn, not being a fan of the silent era, I found ...Glynn, not being a fan of the silent era, I found this post most fascinating! I don't have much to reference, as my knowledge of the subject is quite limited...but I have been most intrigued by your post, and will learn even more. Thought the write was, as always, wonderful and I especially appreciated the commentary.Tashtoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15847190224960829574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5791261486111154318.post-12103983039862037902011-09-04T09:59:13.012-05:002011-09-04T09:59:13.012-05:00Thank you for this delightful poem and informative...Thank you for this delightful poem and informative commentary. Her eyes were lovely, as is your poetic tribute.<br /><br />DavidAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5791261486111154318.post-58236980644021060152011-09-04T05:57:23.885-05:002011-09-04T05:57:23.885-05:00My son and I did an American Film History course w...My son and I did an American Film History course when he was in high school. It was fascinating -- seeing how our culture was reflected in film and how our heroes changed over the decades.Cassandra Frearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16564236561567663914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5791261486111154318.post-7956010878660373202011-09-04T05:47:18.481-05:002011-09-04T05:47:18.481-05:00Silent films were cathedrals for the eyes -- the r...Silent films were cathedrals for the eyes -- the rapt audience staring wide-eyed a the screen, and the screen stars staring back with those luminous, silent pools of soul. The dialogue frames were incidental; the eyes, everything. I'm reminded of ancient statuary of Sirens who were marked by the big, owlish eyes, as if they could stare deep into one's soul and steal something there; as if they could see the insides of things we couldn't, or wouldn't. I used to review books for the daily paper in Orlando -- different rhetorical exercise, trimming 500 thousand words down to a proper 500. Poetry's compressions had to work there, too. - BrendanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5791261486111154318.post-17775563787259433862011-09-03T23:42:56.173-05:002011-09-03T23:42:56.173-05:00I am really luvin' this topic. Learniing a lo...I am really luvin' this topic. Learniing a lot. Great photo of this woman and great discription. You too sent me to google. Very accurate and lovely poetic presentation.<br /><br />http://henryclemmons.wordpress.com/2011/09/03/jazz-singer/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5791261486111154318.post-87578130583960444062011-09-03T23:24:27.251-05:002011-09-03T23:24:27.251-05:00Good reminder of the fickle nature of fame.Good reminder of the fickle nature of fame.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5791261486111154318.post-25458749834941807502011-09-03T22:20:06.360-05:002011-09-03T22:20:06.360-05:00Marvelous write! What a fascinating life she led....Marvelous write! What a fascinating life she led.Maude Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03669688074743095866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5791261486111154318.post-79826124799460199382011-09-03T22:14:01.960-05:002011-09-03T22:14:01.960-05:00Thank you for sharing all the backstory with us. I...Thank you for sharing all the backstory with us. It's always nice to learn something new. This was beautiful as she was beautiful. Some favorite lines, <br /><br />"too close to the flame that<br />burns as it shines."Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01547380098561803645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5791261486111154318.post-7379293788377194352011-09-03T22:10:35.008-05:002011-09-03T22:10:35.008-05:00Well, I'm excited. We recorded "Sunset Bl...Well, I'm excited. We recorded "Sunset Blvd" this evening as it was featured on TCM's Essentials...had to defer to the Boise State/Georgia football game! I'm sad to hear of her tragic life. I like how you used repetition to give the poem a unique voice.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5791261486111154318.post-28797002506913982522011-09-03T21:59:24.151-05:002011-09-03T21:59:24.151-05:00sorry i am late...been at work all day and just ge...sorry i am late...been at work all day and just getting in...this is a really fine tribute glynn...def lyrical...and how many its seems fly too close to the flame...and we miss them...yes we do...Brian Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00722940075884718007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5791261486111154318.post-64777963486171440202011-09-03T21:58:41.522-05:002011-09-03T21:58:41.522-05:00I liked the Irish tone of this poem, 'she did,...I liked the Irish tone of this poem, 'she did, she did', but what a tragic life it seems she had! A beautiful piece of work Glynn, your gift always shines.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09922760815882403820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5791261486111154318.post-7594966127028668642011-09-03T21:04:49.768-05:002011-09-03T21:04:49.768-05:00"to enter the magic of laughter
and oblivion&..."to enter the magic of laughter<br />and oblivion" ... I'm in the mood to have that spell cast on me. Maybe tomorrow, when I'm no longer high on cold medicine and delirium.<br /><br />~safehousepoetry.wordpress.com✿https://www.blogger.com/profile/01044032159371976375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5791261486111154318.post-91789771594782801802011-09-03T20:44:34.614-05:002011-09-03T20:44:34.614-05:00Wow, her life was more dramatic than any of her fi...Wow, her life was more dramatic than any of her films. Thanks for this bit of history and a good poem too.PattiKenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02894925987580502697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5791261486111154318.post-29492604103611664382011-09-03T20:21:28.958-05:002011-09-03T20:21:28.958-05:00Very interesting read. She does seem to have led a...Very interesting read. She does seem to have led a very 'colourful' life and been involved in several strange events.<br />Oddly enough, I just read another article earlier to night about that incident/scandle with Fatty Arbuckle and an actress a party who later that week, died.<br />A great read, thank you.Daydreamerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04139175719967937843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5791261486111154318.post-25275068522701671992011-09-03T20:20:03.153-05:002011-09-03T20:20:03.153-05:00We forget our modern players don't have the pa...We forget our modern players don't have the patent on scandal, wild living and tragedy--what is it about the entertainment industry that makes it such a fruitful ground for this stuff--seeling fantasy makes you want to live it? Really enjoyed your poem--you brought both her and the times to life. Thanks also for the additional commentary.hedgewitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13090696134322515899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5791261486111154318.post-79990827955078848032011-09-03T19:50:49.400-05:002011-09-03T19:50:49.400-05:00awesome to read some more juicy bits on another si...awesome to read some more juicy bits on another silent film legend. They aren't so different from today's actors, are they?<br /><br />And I totally forgot about the Keystone Cops. Wow! Thanks, Glynn.Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06541409754494611831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5791261486111154318.post-19984684152845285162011-09-03T19:33:47.424-05:002011-09-03T19:33:47.424-05:00There really IS something about the eyes of silent...There really IS something about the eyes of silent movie stars! They are so much bigger than life! I like your poem.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07366010389846904663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5791261486111154318.post-71680681665163154012011-09-03T19:33:39.491-05:002011-09-03T19:33:39.491-05:00Thank you, I enjoyed this learning experience!Thank you, I enjoyed this learning experience!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5791261486111154318.post-66306391553499326482011-09-03T18:04:43.072-05:002011-09-03T18:04:43.072-05:00Thanks for sharing her life story with us...The re...Thanks for sharing her life story with us...The refraining lines were effective in driving home her charm.Scarlethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03330793338813508704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5791261486111154318.post-17028288852278597322011-09-03T17:10:46.923-05:002011-09-03T17:10:46.923-05:00Hi Glynn,
I really like where you took the prompt...Hi Glynn,<br /><br />I really like where you took the prompt - i liked the refrain and your subject was great - s success all round - she truly was a tragic beautyArron Shillinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17989854352644796752noreply@blogger.com