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Epitaph For Sidney Poitier

Here lies incomparable, trailblazer Sir Sidney Poitier
In the pantheon of Hollywood legends, he's at top tier
With 1963 Best Actor Oscar win, he made history;
First Black actor, and black folks reveled in his victory



A Celebrity Epitaph Poetry Contest 
Sponsored by Michelle Faulkner
Date written: 01/19/2022

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Alexis Y.

Date: 2/15/2022 8:07:00 AM

Hi Edward, He was a trailblazer and icon. He will truly be missed. Congratulations on your well-deserved win. Have a great day-Alexis

I Am Anaya

Date: 2/14/2022 8:24:00 AM

A trailblazer Mr Poetier indeed. Congratulations Edward!

Krish Radhakrishna

Date: 2/14/2022 1:02:00 AM

Congrats on your win! great choice! I admire him whole heartedly and you have paid a great tribute!

John Watt

Date: 2/13/2022 8:51:00 PM

Edward, congrats for your win with this excellent tribute to Mr. Poitier, an outstanding actor and important trailblazer who contributed significantly to the civil rights awakening in our country in the last century. RIP.

Edward Ibeh
Date: 2/13/2022 9:31:00 PM

Thank you very much, John:-)

Christuraj Alex

Date: 2/13/2022 8:44:00 PM

A great tribute in the form of an epitaph. Beautiful words. Congratulations!

Edward Ibeh
Date: 2/13/2022 9:30:00 PM

Thank you so much, Christuraj:-)

Constance La France

Date: 2/13/2022 2:43:00 PM

Edward, congratulations on your great win in the contest, wonderful words for Sidney ~Constance

Edward Ibeh
Date: 2/13/2022 3:06:00 PM

Thank you very much, Constance:-) Most obliged.

Hilo Poet

Date: 2/6/2022 3:54:00 PM

Wonderful tribute, Edward! Truly sadden by this bit of news today that I've just learned, having met him at our Oakland hotel in, 1977 where I chimed an eager bellman, Tom Hanks, to escort him to his suite. Ten years after, I considered his 3 best hits, "To Sir...", "In the Heat...", and "Guess Who's..." He was a kind-hearted, gentle soul -- He certainly belongs up there! Aloha~aka William, moving forward in life.

Edward Ibeh
Date: 2/8/2022 2:36:00 PM

Thank you, William:-) Wow, you've met Sidney Poitier in person! What a surreal experience that must've been. He was not only a great actor, but a gem of a person. May his soul rest in peace.

Greg Hladky

Date: 1/22/2022 12:42:00 PM

Thank you for this fitting tribute. Poitier was one of my favorite actors. Such elequence, poise and dignity.

Edward Ibeh
Date: 1/22/2022 1:38:00 PM

And thank you for reading and appreciating, Greg:-) I wholeheartedly agree with you about Poitier!

Valsa George

Date: 1/22/2022 6:31:00 AM

A wonderful tribute to a great actor icon . A winning entry for the contest ! Best of luck !

Edward Ibeh
Date: 1/22/2022 1:36:00 PM

Thank you very much, Valsa:-)

Anil Deo

Date: 1/21/2022 9:40:00 PM

Edward. I'm ashaned I did not do one. Thank u Brother ... As a I dian South African, the time I heard SSPs voice, I thought, "A man of destiny, velvety accented caring for ALL folk." I won't post another item on PS if it's not to honor our icon, man of God, too. Shalom, shalom

Edward Ibeh
Date: 1/22/2022 3:55:00 AM

Thank you for the wonderful feedback and visit, Anil:-) Poitier was a man among men! Shalom, my friend.

L Milton Hankins

Date: 1/19/2022 8:48:00 AM

A great actor who will be sorely missed. I loved him in "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner." I thought of writing an epitaph for him, but glad I didn't. You did it soooo well, Edward.

Edward Ibeh
Date: 1/19/2022 11:11:00 AM

Thank you very much, Milt:-) One of my favorite movies of his, for sure. He made his presence felt acting with such great thespians Tracy and Hepburn!