Past His Prime But Doing Fine

Dedicated to one of my favorite actors, Morgan Freeman


“Driving Miss Daisy” was driving him crazy
   So old Morgan Freeman assumed a new role
It proved much more fun next to Jack Nicholson
   “Bucket List” jumping through an atmosphere cool
 
With Brad Pitt, a rookie wed to a cookie,
   The “Seven” most deadly sins unfolded
But as “Robin Hood’s” friend, the laughs didn’t end
   And the “Spider” never bothered him a tad
 
Yes, this Oscar winner proved he’s no sinner
   Playing Nelson Mandela in “Invictus”
What more can I say than how I dread the day
    When the silver screen is Morgan Freemanless
 
For each aging actor time’s soon a factor
   We bid Newman, Fonda and Stewart farewell
For me there won’t be one more gifted than he
   With such a “Deep Impact,” shoes too big to fill

 
 
*  Along Came a Spider, Driving Miss Daisy, The Bucket List, Seven, Robin Hood, 
Prince of Thieves  (Kevin Costner version), Invictus and Deep Impact are but a few 
of the many movies in which Morgan Freeman starred.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Merryman Avatar
September 16, 2013 at 1:58 PM
He is a great actor, and this is a great poem about him. I like how you incorporated his movie titles in this. Congrats on your win, Carolyn! Love, Kim
Kendrick Avatar
September 16, 2013 at 11:48 AM
Congrats on your winning work..Sara
Richards Avatar
September 15, 2013 at 1:15 PM
He is a favorite of mine too, Carolyn...this is a wonderful tribute to such a fine actor and person! Well done.......it's so nice to see you here.......you have been missed, dear Carolyn !!! Congratulations!
Taylor Avatar
July 13, 2011 at 12:52 PM
Congrats on your win, Carolyn. Excellent selection. He's my second favorite actor. Nice going. luv Ralph
Mehta Avatar
July 13, 2011 at 3:38 AM
My congratulations on the second place win in the contest, Carolyn
Inka Avatar
April 3, 2011 at 6:02 PM
He is a great one. This was a great tribute!
Foulk Avatar
April 1, 2011 at 12:42 PM
i have the movies driving miss daisy and the bucket list, morgan freeman is a great actor, Kevin Costner is to liberal for me, but i have a lot of his movies. this was a very creative piece you wrote.
Aul Avatar
April 1, 2011 at 9:15 AM
A great write for a win.....George
Horsman Avatar
March 30, 2011 at 12:50 AM
Another wonderful informative poem, from you carolyn. congrats. Harry
Freeman Avatar
March 29, 2011 at 6:29 PM
Great job Carolyn on a beautiful rhyme. Congratulations on your worthy poem's eight place honor. Agape, Moses
Beck Avatar
March 29, 2011 at 12:25 PM
Yeah..... Morg Fre is indeed one of my favs and this poem is an elegant testimonial to him....well written indeed Carolyn my friend.....Syd
Brown Avatar
March 29, 2011 at 11:17 AM
Congratulations on your win dear Carolyn in Debbie Guzzi's contest "The Rhyme Inside". Love, Carol
Puddifoot Avatar
March 29, 2011 at 11:10 AM
congrats on your win in the contest with this witty tribute poem, clever last line...
Mehta Avatar
March 29, 2011 at 4:44 AM
Congratulations on the eighth place win in the contest, Carolyn
Dietrich Avatar
March 28, 2011 at 9:36 PM
I remember this one. WAy to go with your win, Carolyn. It is sure a cute way to talk about this great actor.
Mehta Avatar
March 28, 2011 at 9:22 PM
Carolyn - Many Congrats on big win with this superb creative write. Luv & Best wishes-Hitendra Mehta
Mannan Avatar
March 28, 2011 at 8:58 PM
Such a great tribute to this artist. Warm congrats for this win.
Gorelick Avatar
March 28, 2011 at 7:56 PM
Great one LNC...he is the absolute best..and you gave him a fine tribute. BG
George   Avatar
March 28, 2011 at 6:56 PM
HE IS MY ABSOLUTE FAVORITE ACTOR. THERE IS SOMETHING ABOUT HIM THAT MAKES YOU FEEL HE IS A PERSONAL FRIEND.. Great writing Carolyn. |Many congrats on your win. Lainie
Suzadail Jr. Avatar
March 27, 2011 at 7:43 PM
There are a few actors today that you can tell a movie will be great just by seeing his or her name on the billboard. Morgan Freeman is one. Vince
Dufresne Avatar
March 22, 2011 at 7:04 PM
hey! That fellow is my very favorite actor and has been for some time, Carolyn. I'm so happy that you gave him tribute. I feel like thanking you for that .... so I will ..THANK YOU CAROLYN! ;=)and yes I'll let you know when . Take care of that sunburn girl, drink lots of water and take antioxidants for a while . God bless
Smith-Johnsen Avatar
March 21, 2011 at 8:36 AM
Great tribute to Morgan Freeman...excellent poetry as usual. Love to you. (Happy to be having time to read your work this morning, too...) Lovingly, Dane Ann
Delacroix Avatar
March 20, 2011 at 4:03 PM
Awesome, Carolyn, and so well done about Morgan Freeman. You have soupail! Caroline.
Knop Avatar
March 20, 2011 at 9:41 AM
Wow, yes, Carolyn, Morgan Freeman is a great actor although I am missing here in germany his original voice as nearly all movies are synchronized! Great homage! All the best! Still my right arm and hand are painful and a problem....Love, Gert
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March 20, 2011 at 5:48 AM
An amazing actor of our time, everything he touches is gold.. as does your pen my dear... Great write!!! love Michael
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