Cinema of Yore

A tribute to the black and white cinema of the 50s and 60s...

They present before us

The mystery and the allure

Of the Black and White canvas

Woven intricate, with imagined colours.

 

These untainted gems of art

Polished by the hands of time

I try to recreate with words

Four of these gems in sight.

 

He is accused of rape

His only lingering sin

The colour of his skin

The burden of difference

The very worst of sin, but

To Kill A Mockingbird.

 

The burden of truth lies

With twelve homely men

All evidence considered

A shred of doubt remains

Yes they will rage, the

12 Angry Men.

 

The murder of a cruel man

The ever pervading mystique

Resurrection from the cold

The haunted spirit within.

Who are they, but

Les Diaboliques.

 

Plot, the perfect murder

Shattered by reality

Used with a sly wit

To further his cause

For that longing of freedom

Dial M For Murder.

 

I bow to these pieces

Humble and content

For building our castles

Way better than we can.

 

For creating our miracles

And forging our thoughts

Taking us to places

That can never be forgot.

Author's Note

This is my tribute to the black and white films that I have come to admire in the past few months. I have included four that i especially like and even though four lines are not enough to do them justice I have tried my best. Please tell me what you think.

Reviews

[Frieda P]

Love, love, love this, did I say I loved this? I'm a big fan of old movies and this struck a chord with me. Your words weave a beautiful tribute and add color to the black and white. Bravo.

[Sid]

Thank you, I've come to love those films too, glad you enjoyed this poem!

[quinfinn]

thank you for this trip down the memory lane of classic film noir! you have indeed touched on some of my favorites. what a clever idea for a poem! well done. poet!

[Sid]

Thank you, glad you like it!!

[Marie]

I think this is a really great tribute. The black and white films are part o f our history.

[Sid]

Thank you, I feel the same way about them!!

[Mark]

I love it! These are all classics that definitely were the foundations which modern cinema is built upon. :) great work

[Sid]

Thank you Mark, glad you like it! :)

[Mia]

This is fantastic!! Wow, I love how you took your love for black and white cinema of the 50s and 60s and made poetry from it. Wonderful to read!!
He is accused of rape
His only lingering sin
The colour of his skin
The burden of difference
The very worst of sin, but
To Kill A Mockingbird."
Effing fantastic!!!!!! LOVED that stanza!!!

[Sid]

Thank you Mia, your review is appreciated as always and I'm glad you like it!!

[Mia]

Always a pleasure :)

[Sid]

:)

[Tex]

Love It! just wonderful, what a joy to see the titles come up. You got me thinking of the greats... They call me Mr. Tibbs was just one that came to mind... A truly great write!

if you get a chance check out my latest... (My Heart I Fill With Love) thx.

[Sid]

Thank you, glad you liked it and I will read your poem soon. Thanks again for stopping by!!

[Coyote Poetry]

I like the old films. The black and white films hide the weaknesses. The old scary one's are still the best. A very entertaining poem. Thank you for sharing the excellent poem.
Coyote

[Sid]

Thank you Coyote, glad you like it!

[Dr. Wood ?]

this is a great idea and you have done what I think is a pretty good job with it...It is only MY opinion but I do feel that it needs a little work to tighten it up and improve the flow...Just ME really....If you think I could help..message me,

[Sid]

Thank you for the read and review!

[Kaya]

I have often thought that a tribute to another story or movie is bound to be insipid. Thank you for proving.me wrong. This was a detailed elegent poem, and I loved it. Very wel done.

[Sid]

Thank you Kaya, glad you liked it!

[Salar Majak]

i love the discription you had there, it tells alot about a very selected era and to discribe it like that alone needs alot of talent its a peice of art

[Sid]

Thank you, glad you like it!