Short Gable Poems

plain quartet
Looking for a tree.
a dark spark
golden wing
our gable roof had passed us.
the sky seems gloomy....

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There was a fine ram from Green Gable
Who ran on the union label.
But, his skin was fleeced
Cause no pockets he’s greased
And he ended up cooked on the table....

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Sable
Gable
Betray’l
Fatal
Eyes that pierced, not sable, Gable-gray.
Won’t give a d$mn - betray’l fatal bray.
Absolving his harlot Scarlet wife.
Dismissive of starlit starlet strife.
Harlot
Scarlet
starlit
starlet
...

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GONE WITH THE WIND

One dozen writers
And Three directors
Pursued day and night 
Shooting epic scenes
Two directors fired!

Goodbye line quote
"Frankly, my dear,
don't give a damn!"
made Clark famous

Scarlett cried,
"Tomorrow,
I'll cry then"

Gable
Scarlet
endure             

Time...

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To all celestial siblings gathered here,
The salutations of our salvation,
Living water to all those you hold dear,
To the enemy’s minions, damnation,
Fire in the grate and meat on the table,
Libations enough to make the ark float,
And a joyous song from every gable,
Now get this communion wine down your throat!...

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I know a country gal  named Mable
  She is dating her neighbour Gable
     They want to go to a show
   That is in a very small town
  All the traffic was very slow
       The wind was blowing snow
        They really did not know
            If they were unable
           To get to the show
   The drive to the town was slow...

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young man new in town
all of the girls on alert
amazed he chose me

Some of them were wittier.
A few of them were prettier.

He asked to take me to the movies.
I blushed as I said yes.

"Gone With The Wind" was showing.
and Clark Gable was the star
My date had no way of knowing
I thought him handsomer by far,
until I told him in the car.



1/06/2016...

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A flash of lightning on 
Marilyn Monroe's back
lights up the desert sky
on the set,
as 
Clark Gable
shifts his weary weight
on an impatient
mustang.

This will be his last showdown
Here are the ghosts
of beauty and 
pain,
almost gone.......
Twined together
for our greedy consumption,

We reap their  Golden Years,
thirsting
for that lost oasis
that once was....
Cinema....

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The shadow grows across the gable.
Time for the sparrow to roost and rest.
Night bird calls, sadden my brow to know
You no longer caress my hand.

Your carriage left one day
Carried you, my love, so far
My love rests upon a weeping willow
    beside the flowing brook.

We shall meet in sweet chariot
   to ride away in the ocra sky.
At dusk, I watch and wait, my love,
For the rumble of hooves 
             and smell of home....

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Debonair, suave, handsome American actor of yesteryear, Clark Gable
Made hordes of women swoon and held "The King of Hollywood" label.

As Rhett, dumps Scarlet with, "Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn"...
In the movie, Gone With The Wind, feeling she's a two-timing sham.




A Monoku Haiku Footle Tanka Clerihew Limerick Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Brian Strand
Date written: 12/11/2022...

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Watch your back and turn on the light
Cracked doll face won’t let you out of sight
Baby’s nightmare third party at night
Joining your lullaby holding baby so tight

Cries so loud at the ceiling she stares
Strange clatter I too can clearly hear
No one is there; just me and my sugar
I peeked but no one is on the gable

I can hear my heartbeat as I walk 
Towards the baby God’s help I ask
Stop! Someone toddles at my back
Baby howled as she slowly turns black...

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Sparks fly glittering in night sky,
A joyful new year to rejoice!
Inviting scent of yummy pie,
Say loud “Cheers!” for a brand new life.
Puffed smiles whining and make loud noise,
But does not make any wild strife.

All sweaty goodies on table
Adds sweet and spice for the new time
Another moment to label,
Close eyes and make resolution
As time takes our voyage to lime
Next year is a celebration!

Forget pain and whisper goodbye.
Strong beginning that builds gable....

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