Classic Movie Senryu

CLASSIC MOVIE SENRYU

 

 

 

Ride the High Country

 

two aging gunmen

old code of honor still true

redemption through death

 

Maltese Falcon

 

ancient source of dreams

betrayal, death, greed and lust

one sad man hero alone

 

It’s a Wonderful Life

 

disillusioned everyman

sees his world without his life

Clarence earns reward

 

Angels With Dirty Faces

 

two young boys diverge

priest and gangster fight for kids

heroic yellow?

 

Stagecoach

 

journey to Galesburg

strangers seeking renewal

death, birth, or forgiveness

Casablanca

 

tragic lovers past

rekindled in the struggle

whom will Isla choose?

 

The Godfather

 

American tale

tradition in a new land

all for family

The Lone Ranger

 

Tonto saves white man

masked man strives ever for justice

Hi yo Silver ride!

The Longest Day

 

countless men and ships

world at war desperate fight

John Wayne saves the world

 

Waterloo Bridge

 

wartime lovers lost

she a w***e he thought long dead

reunite too late

 

Bridge on the River Kwai

 

British whistling

to resist is the question

utter madness reigns

Author's Note

I tried this as an intellectual excercise. Let me know if it works. Thank you for all who have enjoyed this and to those who did senryu series in response.
Final addition of films. Thank you all who made this a fun evening.

Reviews

[Holly Mason]

first sorry I missed this evening...second thank you for the smiling words
for me this speaks of the movies on our Memorial weekends*) I admit I skipped some this year
I had just purchased Twilight Zone's season 1 box collection and my teen daughters loved it
thank you for sharing...

[SteveB]

Thank you so much Holly. I am glad you enjoyed them. This was a fun exercise.

[lovejulez03]

Well, despite the fact that I haven't seen some of these, I enjoyed them! It's a wonderful life and the Godfather especially. You did well!

[SteveB]

Thank you, it was a fun exercise and it seems to have made people smile.

[john alan willox]

works for me - i even know all these films - some i saw in original release - no not casablanca - thanks.

[SteveB]

Thank you so very much. I am glad you enjoyed them. And een more glad that someone recognizes "Ride the High Country" which is the greatest film ever made.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

saw all of these pics...and really liked the clever way you senryu-ed them.

[SteveB]

Thank you Jacob. We were having a blast on here last night. Did you see food (Rita), music (Frieda), social media (Angi) and breakups (Red)?

[jacob erin-cilberto]

yes, i did...enjoyed them as well...

[J Todd Underhill]

Great piece and my favorite is The Godfather! Steve you are a huge blessing on my life and show and I am eternally grateful for all that you do!

[SteveB]

j Todd, thank you but WPOM is a mitzvah. Thank you for all you do and I appreciate your very kind words. But why is it that no one loves the greatest movie of all time - "Ride the High Country"?

[SteveB]

And did you see the other senryu strings? It has been a busy night here.

[J Todd Underhill]

Didn't catch the other strings, have been busy gearing up for the WPOM live event, sorry seems as this has taken off I have had less time for Online poetry which is what spawned the idea for WPOM... Alas I will be free this Friday night I might spend some time catching up.

[redflutterby]

Some of my favorite classic movies... and now I'm burning to write my first senryu. Great job by the way!! ;-)

[SteveB]

Thank you so much, this has been a fun exercise. Have you seen Rita and Frieda's sets which came as a response? They are far better than my small efforts.

[redflutterby]

Yes I have...just posted mine as a feature. Love gone bad senryus. Lol...

[SteveB]

I saw it. Very well done. Thanks for playing.

[redflutterby]

Youre welcome!! ;-)

[SyberRose]

Since the Godfather is my all time favorite movie..saw it a dozen times...that one is my favorite...Great job Steve...I will have to do some next...:)

[SteveB]

Thank you. Did you see Rita's food series? Brilliant

[SyberRose]

No...Im on my way though...she likes writing about food...something on the menu almost everyday.

[SteveB]

You will enjoy her series. Very well done.

[SyberRose]

Ive heard you on the radio show...so you are the Steve on there haa.

[SteveB]

Guilty as charged

[SteveB]

Have you now lost all respect for me?

[SyberRose]

haa...I can't listen in all the time...I don't always get the steam...I've only been able to listen maybe twice...but I remember you and tate and Veronica...im too shy to come on haa..but you can listen to me on podcast this month...Everyone was great.

[Quill~]

Dude, you have seven senryus! (could have been posted separately so you could rest for the week!) lol
I must say, each one shows your excellent execution in this Genre... Love the movie themes. You're kicking butt and taking names! Keep em' coming...great write, Steve :)

[SteveB]

Thank you so very very much. This was a fun excercise but what I have been most happy with is the enjoyment some people seem to be getting from it. And the rebuttal provided by Rita with her food series. Frieda is now doing a music series. Care to be joined in a dare?

[Quill~]

dare what?.. all I have is sugar and honey.. :D

[Quill~]

maybe some fresh fruit? *he he*

[SteveB]

Oh my! I need a Camel.

[Quill~]

be careful what you wish for. :D

[SteveB]

Double dog dare you!

[Quill~]

awe, okay... you have twisted my arm (and I like it), but don't tell anyone. ;)

[SteveB]

LOL Your secret is safe with me.

[Quill~]

yeah right! :D

[Sami Khalil]

All creative and well penned. Bravo

[SteveB]

Thank you Sami. IT was a fun excercise

[Sami Khalil]

I like it though...Take care...:)

[Sirius King]

this is awesome, very creative!

[SteveB]

Thank you so much.

[Sirius King]

you're welcome :-)