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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

Copyright © Daver Austin | Year Posted 2009

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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. Login to Reply

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 Login to Reply

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... Login to Reply

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 Login to Reply

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 Login to Reply

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 Login to Reply

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 Login to Reply

Elaine George Date: 9/11/2009 8:24:00 AM Never dead when you make an impression. You will live forever. lol Love, Lainie Login to Reply

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~ Login to Reply

James Marshall Goff Date: 9/5/2009 5:46:00 PM creative poem! my friend! jim Login to Reply

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 Login to Reply

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 Login to Reply

Sara Kendrick Date: 9/4/2009 1:53:00 PM Nice reminder of old movie stars and movies. Sara Login to Reply

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 Login to Reply

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?? Login to Reply

Christopher Higgins Date: 9/4/2009 6:18:00 AM Awesome writing brother Daver... Login to Reply

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 Login to Reply