Snubbed

Certain directors, expecting to see
Their names on the nominee slate,
Might have been shocked, as the rest of us were,
‘Cause omissions are cause for debate.

Kathryn and Quentin and Argo’s guy, Ben,
Were snubbed or forgotten or worse;
Rumors were floating with people to blame
And reasons both strange and perverse.

Though all of their films got a “Best Picture” nod,
Perhaps all the voters believe
Directors don’t really contribute that much
Or at least less than those three perceive.

I know I’d feel slighted if it had been me,
But grousing out loud’s not allowed;
Still, to Quentin and Kathryn and Ben, I must say
I saw all of your films and was wowed!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Johnson Avatar
January 22, 2013 at 4:16 PM
Someone should show them this. They would love it.
Fisher Avatar
January 20, 2013 at 1:58 PM
What a great and humorous tribute to some worthy choices.
Williams Avatar
January 20, 2013 at 9:34 AM
ilene ha, love this and loved Kathryn....David
Dietrich Avatar
January 19, 2013 at 8:09 PM
yep, they were GREAT movies. I love Oscars time. I only have two to see: Amour and that one about capture of Bin laden, which I plan to see very soon!!
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