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Poitier Poems - Poems about Poitier


Premium Member Sidney Poitier
Sidney Poitier, was good at his trade, with stellar acting skills above the grade. Made history in 64; when he actually won, His exceptional gift was second to none....

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Categories: poitier, celebrity,
Form: Clerihew
Premium Member Sidney Poitier Rip
*Image of Sidney Poitier. Sidney Poitier RIP ~~~0~~~ Sidney, Tony, Defy's, Tough Guys, De-means, Offed-Steams, Mellow, Fellow, Recaught, Re-Taught, Best Friends, Ne'er Ends, ~~~0~~~ Lillies, Heel Eased, Homer, Mother, Grapple, Chapel, All's Well, Farewell, ~~~0~~~ Sidney, Shelley, Patch Blue, Untrue, Winters, Splinters, Equal, People, Her Role, Sinkhole, ~~~0~~~ To Sir, Teacher, Chiefly, Briefly, Performed, Reformed, Damaged, Managed, Face-Off, Hold-Off, Better, Fighter, Well-Dressed, Impressed, Requests, Speechless, Process, Redress, ~~~0~~~ They Call, He bawl, Tibbs, Sir, Steiger!, So Rod, Applaud, Detect, Is Black Visits, King's Pit, Disguised, King-Sized, Cordial, Virgil, Slappin', White Man, Surprised, Advised, Gillesp..., Impressed, Phillies, PD's, Number, One-er, Export, Expert, ~~~0~~~ Guess Who, These Two, Invite, Despite, Color, Scholar, Parents, Clearance, Partial, Cordial, Martial, Naught So, Dinner, Winner, Airport, Support, Departs, Two Hearts, ~~~0~~~ *RIP Mister Poitier* I was honored to have had a one-on-one intro with Mr. Poitier, in 1977, Oakland, CA. I found him to be a passionate man of his industry and one...

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Categories: poitier, career, celebrity, character, confidence,
Form: Footle



Sidney Poitier
How are the Lilies of the Field Above without Heat of the Night A Raisin in the Sun shall brew To Sir, with Love...A Patch of Blue...

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Categories: poitier, celebrity,
Form: Epitaph
Promise Kept
I When Sidney died I could have died I could have cried But fought to save my flat African 'woonstel,' or 'apartment' Under auction threat By PRETOR, for "levies," Or security gate fees Yet managed when I was overseas By HUURKOR: getting off scott-free? II I promised not to write (O, not for anger or spite) I had paid due tribute To F.W. de Klerk, Desmond Tutu South African Nobel Laureates Not...

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Categories: poitier, 12th grade, appreciation, black
Form: Rhyme
Poitier
I Poitier Once a battle town French fought off Islam Sidney From Bahamas to Hollywood Casas Pursing lips Poitier Genuine Smile Poitier Our Hollywood Savior I remember Lilies in the Field Rest Sid, I finally did Remember To write this Tribute Wish I could say it Better II Guess Who's Coming To dinner!...

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Categories: poitier, america, anti bullying, career,
Form: Free verse



Premium Member Epitaph For Sidney Poitier
Here lies incomparable, trailblazer Sir Sidney Poitier In the pantheon of Hollywood legends, he's at top tier With 1963 Best Actor Oscar win, he made history; First Black actor, and black folks reveled in his victory A Celebrity Epitaph Poetry Contest Sponsored by Michelle Faulkner Date written: 01/19/2022...

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Categories: poitier, celebrity, death, tribute,
Form: Epitaph
Premium Member Sidney Poitier---To Sir, With Love
Against the odds, among the brave, his class was not defined by race Talent can never be confined by color, race, nor faith, or time He climbed his way with dignity within a world of bigotry, and found acclaim, while making waves, when racial boundaries fanned the flames He earned a place in history He raised the bar, and paved the...

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Categories: poitier, celebrity, dedication,
Form: Narrative

Book: Reflection on the Important Things