Little Big Man

He walks proud
Like a man
Who has much bigger balls
Dangeling there
In his underwear

He has attitude to spare
Even with
A partial head of hair
People look his way
They can't help but stare
Perhaps it's the fact
He doesn't care

He absorbs
The atmosphere
From each and every room
His mighty voice
In the air does loom
Like the after shock
Of a sonic boom

Short in stature
Yet it doesn't matter
Twin to Arnold
Just a bit fatter
One of my favorites
A consummate actor 

Whether being a tin man
Or throwning mama from a train
I like watching him
Over and over again
He's got skills
He invades my brain

Loved him in Taxi
The beginning of his fame
He made insanity sane
He's been a Ruthless person
Causing other people pain
A slow driver
Occupying the fast lane
A comedic king
Long may he reign
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014


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Date: 3/20/2021 5:07:00 PM
At first the title reminded me of the movie with Dustin Hoffman then I read the poem. Great actor, funny and certainly made the most with all he had. John
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Date: 12/19/2014 6:36:00 PM
Well done to the theme Richard... Enjoyed... Verlena
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Date: 12/18/2014 5:14:00 PM
Fantastic concept you should send him a copy I am sure he would love it.
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 12/18/2014 5:42:00 PM
Do you have his address???
Date: 12/18/2014 5:02:00 PM
Thanks to all for posting comments, I wish I had more time to respond individually.
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Date: 12/18/2014 1:14:00 PM
Fantastic tribute to a wonderfully talented actor. Taxi was a classic.
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Date: 12/15/2014 2:52:00 PM
Yes, long may he reign . . . nicely done!
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Date: 12/15/2014 2:26:00 PM
This was cool, what would be an interesting idea for a contest would be "guess the actor" kind of poem, You never mentioned the actors name, but we knew who it was. Using his roles to create this poem. Great idea.
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Date: 12/15/2014 2:03:00 PM
Nice homage to a hugely talented artist. Well done, Richard
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Date: 12/15/2014 11:49:00 AM
Oh I was gripped by this man with big balls Richard lol - great descriptive write on Danny:-) hugs jan xxx
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 12/18/2014 4:54:00 PM
That is less painful than if you gripped him *lol*!
Date: 12/15/2014 9:05:00 AM
He is a great actor. I wonder what in the world inspired this write! That first stanza was really ballsy of you. ;) Ahem...Take care.
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 12/15/2014 11:29:00 AM
I started with the first stanza and then as I wrote it became about Danny.
Date: 12/15/2014 8:57:00 AM
DANNY DeVito!! Very good description of a little big man, indeed! You got me by the balls. My favorite too. How about, Jewel of the Nile? I like it.
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