Saturday, 16 February 2013

Lincoln

Thrawn,
Strong,               
Pale and gaunt.       

Tall
Oak
Bent and drawn.

Battle
Scarred,
Sun down

Gone.

War
Wounds,
Scared to mourn...
   
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Face
Up,
No blind eye.
Stand
Ground,
Let freedom fly. 

Scythe
Down
A nation's psyche,
Tangled
grass,
Hold
Steady ...

Yea...

Whiskers grey,
Streaked with strife...
You
Pay
The Price:
But
Live a life.















Note: I went to see Steven Spielberg's movie last night. Daniel Day Lewis's performance as Abraham Lincoln was immense and inspired this poem.
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14 comments:

  1. Dave King16 February 2013 at 02:58

    Yes! I am won over. A film review (form) that leaves something to the reader. This is the first on Lincoln that has made me feel I REALLY want to see it.

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    1. ND Mitchell16 February 2013 at 12:39

      It's a real old style movie. Not much on action but great acting :-)

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  2. Mary16 February 2013 at 06:48

    Wonderful poem! I also have seen the movie and found it amazing. Really gave me a good picture of Lincoln, the man. Also, though I had read / studied the history of the Civil War at various times, there were some scenes inn that movie that will stick with me forever. I feel that I probably SHOULD see the movie again!

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    1. ND Mitchell16 February 2013 at 12:41

      I didn't know that much about Lincoln but found Day Lewis really brought him to life :-)

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  3. Brian Miller16 February 2013 at 09:44

    you pay the price but live a life....nice...it had to be a hard life for him, but his story is also inspiring...lincoln though is one of my fav presidents...my son was one of the finalist for his son in the movie...

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    1. rallentanda17 February 2013 at 07:31

      Oh that is fantastic. Keep at it son of Brian.

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  4. ND Mitchell16 February 2013 at 12:38

    That was amazing-well done him :-)

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  5. rallentanda17 February 2013 at 07:32

    I must see this film now. Thanks.

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  6. Jennifer Wagner17 February 2013 at 08:23

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  7. ND Mitchell17 February 2013 at 09:32

    Not sure why this disappeared :-(

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    1. Jennifer Wagner17 February 2013 at 14:27

      Weird lol...not sure either. Here's what I said: I haven't seen the movie yet, but it is on my to-do list. Historians often refer to how the presidency took such a toll on Lincoln. You have especially captured that well here. Happy day to you :-)

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  8. Optimistic Existentialist18 February 2013 at 07:46

    This was riveting...and you have inspired me to see this film.

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  9. Laurie Kolp18 February 2013 at 11:15

    My 9-yr-old son just recently did a report on Abe Lincoln and then had to dress up like him for a wax museum. It was fun.

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  10. Ella18 February 2013 at 16:35

    I love your poem and hope to see the movie, soon! I have heard it is amazing~ YOU portrayed him, so well :D

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