Ilene Bauer Poet Rhyme

Sniper Baby

Saw “The Sniper.” Marveled at
The way it did reveal
The brutal truth the soldiers faced
And how it seemed so real.

The bombed-out buildings, guns and tanks,
The blood, the gore, the sweat – 
Each detail rendered perfectly, 
A work of genius – yet…

The only scene that got it wrong
Surprised me to no end,
When actors with a new-born baby
Struggled to pretend

The doll that they were holding
Was a living, breathing soul.
I wonder how they managed
To exert such self-control.

The audience was not convinced;
That “baby” looked so fake.
Clint Eastwood, the director,
Clearly made a huge mistake.

Though all the war scenes were the most
Realistic you can find,
That phony stand-in baby doll
Completely blew my mind.

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Robert Johnson January 24, 2015 at 6:23 AM Sniper Baby, love the title. Certainly draws the reader in. :) Like the movie Chucky or something. Sniper Baby strikes again. :) Have a nice weekend ilene. Peace. :)

Rajat Kanti Chakrabarty January 23, 2015 at 10:01 AM "The bombed-out buildings, guns and tanks, The blood, the gore, the sweat – Each detail rendered perfectly, A work of genius – yet…" I have not seen the movie ilene. But from my perspective I must say this war is a creation of a genius an evil genius.

Andrea Dietrich January 22, 2015 at 11:47 PM gosh, Ilene I saw that incredible movie and I don't even know what scene you are talking about. I guess I am not too observant. ahhaha. (was it the baby of the sniper guy?)

Connie Marcum Wong January 22, 2015 at 5:17 PM I an dying to go see that movie there is so much hype over it. I have noticed in movies, when ever there is a doll prop used in a scene actors don't do well acting as if it is real. Too bad Clint dropped the ball on this one. Your poem is wonderful Ilene. Perfect rhyme!

Leo Larry Amadore January 22, 2015 at 5:10 PM I enjoyed your write, Ilene. I haven't seen the movie either, but when (if) I do, I will certainly pay attention to that particular prop....

Eileen Manassian January 22, 2015 at 3:49 PM Great write, Ilene. I haven't seen the movie, but it's amazing how one thing can just detract from the main story...I also pay attention to details, and when I watch a movie...I LIVE IT. I'm not very to be with because if anyone talks and ruins a single moment of the movie...I'm fuming mad. ;) Hugs

Paul Callus January 22, 2015 at 3:27 PM I too have not seen this film, but from your well-crafted write I can make out the pros and cons of it; what a pity ruining a good film for something like this! Now I'll have to go and see the film!!:) // paul

Joyce Johnson January 22, 2015 at 1:36 PM I haven't seen the movie but I have heard it is very good. But a fake baby. I'm not surprised that blew your mind. Great poem and thank you for reading mine. Keep up the good work. Love, Joyce