Randy Freie Poet Rhyme

Death by Poison Pen

A goddess on the worldwide scene
A shooting star of stage and screen
So gracefully across the floor
One curtain call and out the door 

A flame that shines neath starlit nights
Her name on high in neon lights
A slave for what the part demands
An autograph for all her fans

But history then turns the page
The roles dry up with time and age
All hope soon dwindles day by day
Then takes whatever job she may

And when she's crushed by harsh reviews
When splashed across the morning news
A critic lies in lion's den
Her career dies from poison pen

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Ink Empress March 10, 2024 at 5:40 AM Thats sad, and very well written really. How sometimes critics and media especially those with poison pen can ruin someones career etc that they worked so hard for, ive seen so many such true incidents. I love the rhymes here and flow of your well woven lines. So well delivered. Powerful write this is. Pleasure reading this. Randy Freie March 10, 2024 at 5:25 PM Thank you, I agree. I recently saw a photo of Bridget Fonda and she was unrecognizable from all the weight she put on. I don't know what happened to her, maybe the roles started drying up for her too. All I know is she was in some great movies. Godfather 3, Jackie Brown, and Singles just to name a few. It is sad how Hollywood can make and break stars. I wonder how many of them that will attend the Oscars tonight will be forgotten tomorrow. I appreciate your feedback friend.