All Dead

When you stop to think about it… I’m talking old movies with All these old familiar faces How names incredibly pop into your head Bit players In movies 70 and more years old Edgar Buchanan Leon Errol Binnie Barnes And strangely lots of names Some of the more famous actors Names escape memory When you stop to think about it….. How miraculous They live All dead but quite alive

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/28/2013 7:02:00 PM

remembering this nostalgic poem of yours. I know how you must feel that you don't fit in the world with all the new actors' names. I am starting to feel that way hearing my students say they never heard of folks like Dustin Hoffman, simon and Garfunkel and many many others.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/11/2010 9:02:00 AM

I guess I am not good with names. Because often NONE of their names pop into my mind, and certainly not the ones before the 60's hahaha. This is very nice, I understand exactly its meaning and on the dreams, so far I have found two or three others here that dream almost that same crappy dream! Luv, andrea

Skat A

Date: 3/21/2010 3:09:00 PM

Dead the soul, alive the name . What a great read. A memory who our minds do not forget thier tallent.. Enjoyed the read..loving it...

Daver Austin

Date: 2/18/2010 11:49:00 AM

WOW! I'm 60 years older than you, but I've never pinpointed the time of dying. Your poem is quite beautiful. Leon Errol was the greatest drunk ever. Buchanan was always rubbing his face in confusion. Good to hear from you. BIG LOVE, daver

Joanna Smith

Date: 2/18/2010 8:18:00 AM

yes they are alive and alive in this poem i enjoyed thee read im only 21 but i do know about Binnie Barnes! and i loved the last line it pulled the whole poem together, great write!=)Jo

Milton Toran

Date: 11/10/2009 3:34:00 PM

Isn't that amazing? I find myself doing the same thing. I'll look at an old movie and recognize all these actors and I'll say to myself,..."That's right, he's (or she) gone. He (or she) passed away about three years ago." "I forgot that this actor passed on. But as you say, they're dead, but live on forever on film. Great free verse! Milt

Sharon Winter

Date: 9/14/2009 1:28:00 PM

Hello Daver! Just stopping by to say thank you for your kind congrats on my feature. In this poem is something I have thought about often. Amazing how people live on. It's a beautiful thing really, and a wonderful write. love & hugs, shar xoxo

Elaine George

Date: 9/11/2009 8:24:00 AM

Never dead when you make an impression. You will live forever. lol Love, Lainie

Trudy Diane Rider

Date: 9/7/2009 4:21:00 PM

Wonderful Daver, all dead...but quite alive... The magic of the motion pictures! Good luck also with your book Daver! Can't wait to see in print! ~Trudy~

James Marshall Goff

Date: 9/5/2009 5:46:00 PM

creative poem! my friend! jim

Date: 9/4/2009 3:22:00 PM

Glad the movies keep them alive. Interesting perspective for the reader to enjoy. Keep on writing and sharing your poetry with us. Have a wonderful weekend. Karen

James Fraser

Date: 9/4/2009 2:03:00 PM

Just like the Queen track " All Dead and Gone " excellent Daver, i still recall watching Deana Durban films when i was younger, i thought she was beautiful>>James

Sara Kendrick

Date: 9/4/2009 1:53:00 PM

Nice reminder of old movie stars and movies. Sara

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 9/4/2009 11:15:00 AM

I am so happy to be reading your excellent poetry today Daver. I thank you for sharing it here at the Soup. Love, Carol

Carrie Richards

Date: 9/4/2009 7:28:00 AM

I know those names....such a fan of old movies am I. Edgar Buchanan, that gravel voice of his.. And funny, but one of the first (not my best) poems I submitted on P.S. was this same theme...(called "Black and White". ) It occurred to me as well, what a miracle that they live on ...dead but alive. We are of the same mind dear Daver...and sometimes it makes me sad to watch those faces on tv now and see how many are gone. Today's stars, or bit players...well it's just not the same, is it??

Christopher Higgins

Date: 9/4/2009 6:18:00 AM

Awesome writing brother Daver...

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 9/4/2009 6:08:00 AM

Daver, I have some old Spencer Tracy, Cary Grant, Jimmy Stewart and Elizabeth Taylor movies. Though Taylor still lives, her career is over now. But what a legacy each of these actors has given us! Their names and their contributions will certainly remain "quite alive." Love you, Carolyn