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Jimmy - An Ordinary Guy

His years spanned 1908-1997
reaching the grand age of 89
played many a character in his life
giving each one his special shine

My memories of Jimmy Stewart
goes back many a year for me
'Dear Brigitte' was the first I saw
a lovely film seeing the lovelier BB

Jimmy covered many different parts
of many types he did play
he was so good in westerns
'Winchester 73 and 'Shenandoah' made my day

He loved music also too
played the accordion as well as sing
showed this talent on the screen
'Glenn Miller story' was the real thing

The movie 'What a Wonderful Life'
George Bailey was his most famous role
this was his favourite movie
in it our hearts he stole

'Rear Window' alongside Grace Kelly
was a favourite also for many a fan
but there were so many to highlight
in a life of a ordinary man

James Stewart had a voice like no other
with such a recognisable drawl
it made his appeal so much greater
many great memories we're left to recall

Copyright © | Year Posted 2014




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Date: 8/9/2014 6:08:00 AM
Great job, Gordon. You made it so endearing. Wonderful tribute!
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Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 8/9/2014 6:14:00 AM
thanks Toquyen, these types of writes are so difficult to do as you have so much info which can't all go in and as well as trying to make it poetic but appealing as well. So glad you liked it, God bless, Gordon

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