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Dark Victory

Dark Victory A free spirit Who never took orders Young and strong Nothing could touch you Reckless Volatile Defiant Dangerous Until you found love And a courage You didn’t dream You possessed This was the role you said Was a reflection Of your own life A life that blazed in those Famous, song-worthy Eyes In the end Your vision grew dim As your illness Put out the light of life But it could not subsume Bravery Dignity Quiet composure Selflessness Or love That was your victory over the dark As you faced eternity Unafraid You drifted off alone With eyes seeing What we cannot At least, not yet Bette Davis in "Dark Victory" for Frank Herrera's "Describe your favorite performance by Actor or Actress in a movie" contest

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/2/2010 8:58:00 AM

wow, only an HM?? This is like one of the best ones I've yet seen for this challenge of Frank's. I just love the line you wrote about her song-worthy eyes. I loved that song and I love this poem. Thanks for reading my silly blog. luv, andrea

Daver Austin

Date: 3/20/2010 7:51:00 AM

Yes! I saw this picture back in the late 30s (I think it was the late 30s) Even as a child I knew that Bette Davis had created a masterpiece. You nailed it, kid. Love, daver

Carrie Richards

Date: 3/17/2010 12:20:00 PM

This is my favorite movie of Bette Davis!!! I always sob at the end!! When she is out in that garden, planting, and the sun (she thinks) has dimmed....Oh my goodness...her courage!! A great poem about a movie I've always adored...glad to see someone else appreciates the old black & white classics!! :) Congratulations, Corinne!

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 3/17/2010 12:05:00 PM

Congrats Corinne on your HM in Frank's contest.. a wonderful write and honor for u to so enjoy.. luv.. Linda-Marie..

Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen

Date: 3/17/2010 2:10:00 AM

Congratulations Connie, on your honorable mention in the “Describe your favorite performance by Actor or Actress in a movie” member contest sponsored by: Frank Herrera. You have captured the essence of the movie. It's easy to see why you succeeded with this write. Your creativity shines brightly. Lovingly, Dane Ann

Marty Owens

Date: 3/16/2010 9:15:00 PM

Congratulations on your win...Enjoyed...Marty

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 3/14/2010 8:19:00 PM

Wow, I loved your poem -- so compelling, Corinne. Didn't even know it was about a movie until I read the note at the bottom. Haven't seen "Dark Victory," but maybe I should if it has this type of inspiration. Love, Carolyn

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 3/14/2010 7:19:00 PM

A wonderful entry Corinne for the contest and good luck.. this makes me think of Dark Victory the movie.. and was that Bette Davis in the leading role?.. a wonderful write... and an excellent setup for this poem.. enjoyed..luv.. Linda-Marie..