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The Cowardly Lion

Bert Lahr, silly whiskers standing erect His voice always quivering with emotion Looking for the courage he already had It was much more than a silly notion.... He touched my heart with his love I laughed when he played with his tail Not a deep dramatic role I know But a favorite of mine..without fail.

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Corinne Curcio

Date: 3/17/2010 3:06:00 PM

Congrats on your win Barbara

James Fraser

Date: 3/17/2010 2:10:00 PM

Wonderful capture of the Cowardly Lion Barbara >> many congratulations on your third place in Frank's fine contest >> James

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 3/17/2010 11:53:00 AM

Congrats BG on your 3rd place win in Frank's movie contest.. a wonderful choice and classic movie performance .. enjoy..luv.. Linda-Marie.

Carrie Richards

Date: 3/17/2010 7:51:00 AM

He touched my heart too, Barbara....when I was a child, and all these years since! Those classic movies, endure, and now so wonderful to watch with my grandchildren! What a sweet poem about a amazing movie!! Congratulations! Love, Carrie

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 3/17/2010 6:37:00 AM

Congratulations on your success in Frank's contest, Barbara!! Love, Carolyn

Jeralynn Clark

Date: 3/17/2010 6:17:00 AM

A true winner Barbara!!!! Also one of my favorite characters! We do an imitation of him with is well know grin, " gawwwwwww"! Love Jeralynn

Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen

Date: 3/17/2010 1:45:00 AM

Congratulations Barbara, on placing 3rd in the “Describe your favorite performance by Actor or Actress in a movie” member contest sponsored by: Frank Herrera. Your poem, The Cowardly Line" is and excellent choice and you have described Bert well. Smiles. It's easy to see why you did succeeded with this write. Your creativity shines brightly. Lovingly, Dane Ann

Marty Owens

Date: 3/16/2010 8:57:00 PM

Congratulations on your win...Enjoyed...Marty

James Fraser

Date: 2/27/2010 2:46:00 PM

Delightful little piece, with a touch of Limerick >> James

Hgarvey Daniel Esquire

Date: 2/22/2010 4:39:00 PM

Dear Barbara, Great Dedication to a Great Actor in an Time Eternal Movie "Somebody's pulling my Tail" I LOVE YOU ALWAYS...HG

Constance La France

Date: 2/21/2010 12:41:00 PM

This one made me smile, it speaks of great love, love that see's no flaws... Constance

Susan Palli

Date: 2/21/2010 6:55:00 AM

I enjoyed that!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/20/2010 3:33:00 PM

LOVE it, what a short but sweet entry and so fun to read!! LUv, Andrea

David Byrne

Date: 2/19/2010 7:59:00 PM

Unusual and original

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 2/18/2010 8:20:00 PM

A great entry for Frank's contest BG .. I remember his performance quite well as having four sons I had to watch Wizard of Oz so many times again and again.. an excellent choice and good luck ... my entry is Dame Elizabeth Rosemond Taylor a.k.a. Maggie the Cat... if u care to read ..luv.. Linda-Marie..

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 2/18/2010 2:05:00 PM

No one will ever forget Lahr's classic role as the cowardly lion. And he did seem to play with his tail quite a bit -- probably a nervous habit. LOL Thanks for bringing Lahr to life again in your great poem and good luck in Frank's contest. Love, Carolyn

Doris Culverhouse

Date: 2/18/2010 2:00:00 PM

nice job, nice dedication.