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Sidney Poems - Poems about Sidney

Autobiography of John Sidney McCain III, Sometime Senator of Arizona
1. To Fly My father was an admiral, and so I joined the Navy. Back in fifty-eight to be a pilot seemed the way to go: ship-sailors were committed to a crate. Scrub decks? Paint rusting gunwales? That’s a ‘no’. The Skyhawk was my weapon (and my fate!) 2. Rubicon Crossing Some nations follow rainbows, I am told: we thought, in Vietnam, ‘search and...

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Categories: sidney, life,
Form: Rhyme
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: sidney, celebrity,
Form: Clerihew



Premium Member Emagi Sidney Apologie For Poetrie
Philp Sidney 'APOLOGIE for POETRIE' prosemasqueradingasfreeverseinlongwraparoundunstructuredlinesasexampledanddisplayedherearenono'sinmypremierecontestsJustsayingimhosorrythat'smytakeonourbelovedartform...

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Categories: sidney, poems,
Form: Shape
Premium Member Audrey and Sidney - a Class of Their Own
Two stars of a former age they were a class of their own superlatives cover them all over bound for stardom before been known Firstly a real lady of regal renown Ms. Hepburn indeed Audrey by name this lady was an actress so lovely so attractive even before her true fame 'Breakfast in Tiffanys' and 'Funny Face' fab movies along with 'Roman Holiday' Belgium born...

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Categories: sidney, film, stars, tribute,
Form: Rhyme
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: sidney, 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: sidney, celebrity,
Form: Epitaph
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: sidney, 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: sidney, celebrity, death, tribute,
Form: Epitaph
Premium Member Sidney Cat
Sidney Cat**** Here is another cat in this home’s trying herd, who wears his fur with a shiny, pretentious pride (for which, of course, there is no cautioning word to hint to him about humility, because there isn’t a cat alive who’s done more than nap upon a bible) and Sidney has his mirror at the...

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Categories: sidney, allegory, bird, cat, character,
Form: Prose Poetry
Premium Member Sidney Snoozer
Here lies Sidney Snoozer, a lover of sleep, His last nap eternal – relaxed, six foot deep. For Epitaph Contest 2 Hosted by Jesse Rowe © 15th April 2019...

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Categories: sidney, death, funny,
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: sidney, celebrity, dedication,
Form: Narrative
Sir Sidney C. Hall Esq
Here lies Sir Sidney C. Hall Bald as a baby caused he mowed it Knighted by the asylum matron, “The Mad Poet” Considered by many as being funny To the ladies his lyrics were milk and honey Here lies Sir Sidney C. Hall Loved by women for been well hung, not small And as this may sound profound By weight of them he...

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Categories: sidney, funny
Form: Epitaph
For Sidney Hall
Thanx quite kindly Sidney Hall... 'Twas pleazure mine to you enthrall... Now 'tis so... mine the turn... To midnite lamp... so to burn... I'll burn that wick to very end... As your rimes of mind with time I'll spend... Such of course will fuel my fire... To pen again of your desire... For as we know to be certain sure... The thought as rime...

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Categories: sidney, thank you
Form: Rhyme
Knighted By the Queen (Call Me Sir Sidney)
I was knighted by the queen, I think When I gate crashed the ball wearing pink She said “goodnight I say” “Guards take him away” Due to the over indulgence of drink...

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Categories: sidney, funny
Form: Limerick
Sidney
She is sensual, super Intelligent, interesting Diligent, dignified Noble, notable Excellent, expedient Young lady Also, she is attractive Nice, nubile Nifty Lovely, lively Exceptional, experienced Entity....

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Categories: sidney, dedication
Form: Name

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