Freddie Robinson Jr. Poet Pantoum

Silent Movie

I’ve seen this silent movie reprise:
lips moving, but there’s no sound
Listen, listen only with your eyes,
Rudy Valentino is speaking now
Lips moving, but there’s no sound ...
fact projectors are taking a break
Charlie Chaplin is speaking now,
telling you all Russia news is fake
Listen, listen only with your eyes,
another silent movie is on the spin
Laugh so hard hearing the false cries,
pantomime lies moving in celluloid skin
Buster Keaton is speaking now,
crying hard listening to palace parody
Lips moving, but there’s no sound ...
throwing blame elsewhere on somebody
Muted smiles saying everything’s great,
Jean Harlow is speaking now
Secrets meetings at an office matinee,
bad actors wearing wordless frowns 
Another silent movie is on the spin ...
listen, listen only with your eyes,
Rudy Valentino is speaking again
I’ve seen this silent movie reprise

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Cheryl Hoffman July 21, 2017 at 8:25 AM I used to hate silent movies thinking they were boring when young; but as I get older am getting more interested in them and the way they used to dress, etc. Interesting write Freddie! Also thanks so much for your kind comforting words to help me on my Moms recent passing~Peace & love~Che :)

Maria Williams July 19, 2017 at 11:43 PM I cant say I've had the pleasure of seeing a silent movie, but it sounds like it would have been fun. You describe it so well Freddie....Maria

Daniel Turner July 19, 2017 at 1:22 PM A little satirical humor? I don't even want to read their lips. Another fine write, Freddie:) Freddie Robinson Jr. July 19, 2017 at 3:44 PM Ty, Daniel. Lol, being a lip reader is too Seinfeld for me. Lol. Appreciate you stopping by, my friend. Love and peace always.

Heidi Sands July 19, 2017 at 1:15 PM Very well done Freddie. I have seen the silent movie reprise too! Couldn't have said it better. Love your writing :) Freddie Robinson Jr. July 19, 2017 at 3:43 PM Ty, Heidi. Yeah those reruns are being shown everyday. Love your support. Love and smiles.