FOR ANNE

03 22 14

Questa canzone è su di te

To you
Mother Courage
I extend a cigarette
of shy anticipation
I want you to seduce me
to implement your closure
on the monotone
Duet For One
Raid my loneliness
in a hotel on Naked Street
Walk The Proud Land
of maple leaf melancholy
as you would the violated daughter
of New York Confidential
I'll diffuse the wind
of my depression
for your mourning candle
and undo the changing of
your name
No longer need you be
The Girl In Black Stockings
unless of course you want to be
Yes I want you to seduce me
but not to bear the burden
of a Miracle Worker
steady as you've been
on that unenviable pedestal
In the dictum of my
infinite malaise you define
The Last Frontier
Let me light your cigarette
Louisa
with which you would illuminate
the fog of my unbridled
Silent Movie

Author's Note

Reviews

[Renée]

A Wonderful tribute to a talented woman..I am tickled you were able to mention her other movies, and not just Mrs. Robinson. I loved when she was able to show her humorous side. I also admire her and hubby for their long marriage, which shows me, they had their priorities in order. Great piece of work !

[kublakhan27]

Thanks so much Renee, I had all of those things in mind as I was writing this one...she just commanded respect and still does...there were a couple of signature roles that I just couldn't work in, but it turned out better than I thought it would haha So glad you enjoyed it :)

[Renée]

You did great ! my pleasure (( :

[RichGee]

Bravo! Beautiful tribute to one of the great ones of her time and beyond...
You do her justice my friend...great work.

[RichGee]

Bravo! Beautiful tribute to one of the great ones of her time and beyond...
You do her justice my friend...great work.

[kublakhan27]

So glad you enjoyed my tribute Rich, many thanks :)

[RichGee]

My pleasure

[redflutterby]

Todays actresses can't hold a candle to those of Anne Bancrofts era. She was an amazingly talented woman...I love all of her movies!! You do her justice Steve...and your infatuation with her in The Graduate songs loud and clear! Lol.... Amazing my friend. x

[kublakhan27]

Well as you know, my fascination with the Graduate transcends the movie itself ;) But it's so true...cinema is all about eye candy now, and cramming as many special effects into a movie as possible, to the point where many of us leave the theater googly-eyed and fighting off motion sickness. It's the reason I am not into movies...I watch one or two a year at the most. The art is acting has become secondary...it's all in the hands of rich producers now. She was an amazing actor but above all, an amazing woman who probably stretched the boundaries for female actors, fighting off a lot of unfortunate stereotypes along the way, even in spite of those unraveling stockings. But this was for two people, and you're the only person I will tell this to explicitly in a review. So glad you enjoyed it my friend...this one means a lot to me :) x

[Rita L. Sev]

She was indeed an amazing actress, a favorite for her powerful performances. This is a great tribute piece, Steve - you have her both down to earth and on a pedestal at the same time.

[kublakhan27]

So happy that I was able to convey all of the facets that made her so special. From the moment I knew this piece was complete, it became one that I hold close to my heart. Thank you Rita :)

[Sheila Kline]

Bravo! I am in awe of the way you have woven many different facets of the life of one who so many of us may identify with - facts, memories, her movies, the lines.........just all so wonderful! I shall always consider her an extremely gifted actress who held the audience in the palm of her hand, and at the top of her stocking!
I can just see her sitting there, so calculating, so confident, serene, seductive, captivating.......all, but equally as talented in each role!!

[kublakhan27]

I couldn't agree more with all of your observations Shiela...she undoubtedly "seduced" a generation with those stockings of hers, but she always had mixed feelings about the role as she felt it overshadowed all of her other great work. That was my inspiration for writing a piece around as many of her famous titles as I could while still maintaining cohesion. It was a challenge, and I didn't get all of her signature roles in, but I'm so happy that the references are being recognized. Thanks so much for the kind and humbling review :)

[Lydia Shutter]

Magically seductive....I can almost hear Mrs. Robinson asking you, “are you trying to seduce me, Steve?” :) Oh, to be able to look as sexy as Anne Bancroft dragging on a ciggy and wearing thigh high stockings and a garter belt.....your words brought every scene of every movie she was ever in...even the “Miracle Worker”...to my mind. She was such a stately sexy lady...and this tribute does her justice. You wove a web of sensual desire in this one, Steve. Lydi**

[kublakhan27]

So glad you enjoyed it my friend...it brought a smile to my face knowing that all the references came through...it actually took a bit of research and a lot of tinkering to get them all to gel within the poem. I would have loved to get a couple of the others in (Turning Point especially) but I just couldn't get it to work. She was a classy and beautiful lady for sure, and yes sexy as well ;) I'd also love to offer a response to "oh to be able to look as sexy..." but I would probably embarrass us both haha Thanks so much Lydi.

[Lyn Anderson]

A really fantastic tribute piece. I thoroughly enjoyed.

[kublakhan27]

So glad you enjoyed it K, thank you as always for the kind words.

[Lyn Anderson]

you are welcome. Thank you for the excellent poetry.

[Frieda P]

Io sono sopra la luna che si cantava questa canzone per me. ♥

So elegant Benji, I'm dancing with Mrs R & Anne, within your poetic bliss of a poem. If she could only read this she'd be as jazz'd as I am, I'm sure. What can I say, you know how I feel about Anne and her alias, you've outdone yourself with this one, brought her to new heights and made this one your own, with all the flavor and intensity that is always an element in your writing genius. If Mrs R blushed, she surely would after this read....Magnifico!

What a sweet and tender serenade, needless to say, I'm in love with this one. Light one for me too Benji. Sigh..........xo

[kublakhan27]

You know I love sending you over the moon my dear :) Sometimes your reviews just leave me speechless, and every once in a while they threaten to move me to tears, and this is one of those instances in which you've done it. Obviously this is a personal piece, and one that will be held close to the chest, and it brings a huge smile to my face knowing that it has had the same effect on you. I'm truly moved by the notion that she would be as jazzed by my humble tribute as you. Consider one lit Mrs.R :) xo

[A. Amos]

From this work of yours my friend I have no shame to say, it help me to understand your taste and class. The tribute was definination of elegance in words to movies and classic ladies. The soundtrack you set was a trip to heaven...what a experience you provided your readers, want to pay my gratitude just in one simple word...epic!

[kublakhan27]

You've made my day with your most kind review my friend :) It's a personal piece that was coddled ever so gently through the process of coming together, right down to the music. I can't tell you how much it means to know it spoke to you on such a deep level...a million thanks to you :)

[A. Amos]

Your most welcome buddy

[MsJewel]

Intelligent and creative, a wonderful tribute to a great lady. I love the entire poem, but the last verse is my favorite
Let me light your cigarette
Louisa
with which you would illuminate
the fog of my unbridled
Silent Movie

brilliant!
:) Julie

[kublakhan27]

Thanks so much Julie, it is a personal piece so I'm thrilled that you enjoyed it :)