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.
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 in '29, passed away in '93
such a loss at 63, still with memories today
Now to make the perfect movie match
Sidney Poitier comes on the scene
one extraordinary human being indeed
and a mighty fine actor to have seen
So influential in so many movies
bringing hope to those of his colour
breaking the racial barriers of his day
such inspiration fully technicolor
'Guess who's coming to dinner'
the movie that brought SP fame
I love it, love to watch it again
renowned for making his name
(Sidney Poitier (1927-2022)
Audrey Hepburn (1929-1993)
Some thoughts on two of the finest movie stars and human beings who walked this earth, so just some thoughts on the highlights of their lives.)
Such elegance on-screen, Sidney Poitier
Grandeur galore and first to win without expectation
Epitomized problems faced by his generation
Standing 6 ft 2 in the heavens above—RIP—To Sir, With Love
1927-2022
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
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!
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
Our Armed Forces
Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines
May things to me each one means
Ending a war which we all abhor
Floating on some ship near a shore.
For their country many have died
Sailing home on an ocean so wide
Flying through air providing support
Landing on runway seeming short.
Men and women with their families
Started to say in prayers, God please
Forgive those dead and take their souls;
Still see their faces in burning coals.
James Serious Mysterious Horn
Retired Veteran and Poet
Viola Davis was incredible calling
Sidney Poitier, "Captain, My
Captain." Hidden Figures is
also truly amazing.
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