The Tube

 

The Tube

 

I was watching the TV

long gone forgotten stars

of the silver scream,

 lost from the golden rage.

For Marilyn is no more,

and Fred don't care.

Can Betty save us,

 because bob is are only hope.

Otherwise

were stuck with Courtney's love.

 

But

Don't be alarmed,

 this is  only a test.
Certain steps have been taken,

in case of an emergency

 We bring this to your attention with urgency.

That some precautions, have been laid to rest.

 

As we scroll down the walk of fame.

So long and forgotten names,

Guaranteed like night and day,

There will always be

a rerun to play.

                

                       

       By Mauricio Montoya

 

Author's Note

I wrote this in some bar one morning while drinking a beer and watching
Fred aster and ginger Rogers on TV

Reviews

[Poetic Beauty]

this is a great poem about how the world has changed and the actors/actress and musicians with it. I use to watch all the old black and white movies with my grandmother and loved them. Old Marlin Brando movies and Carmen Miranda. I loved her crazy fruit hat and as a kid I could picture the movies in color in my mind. Those were the dazzling actor/actress. Glamorous and graceful. Audrey Hepburn I think was my favorite. Beautiful and elegant. Beautiful write that has brought back wonderful memories of watching these movies with my grammy until I was almost twenty.

[KATHY SUE SILLS]

This is excellent! You're right a rerun is always there to watch!

[Lorraine]

I knew it's a reference to something else 'cause I was confused on where those random names came from. And since I don't even know that program, my opinions don't have much essence in it. Even so, I'd like to say you've written this with such amazing creativity.

Keep Writing. ^___^

[Misty Blue Eyes]

very nice write

[Ron]

It's about time that someone wrote about this wonderful period of films. Such a refreshing change to the endless doggerel about lost loves and being jilted. No one cares about other peoples personal problems with girl/boy friends. But this Mauricio is great to see. Fred would be pleased and Ginger would have danced with you.

[StarryeyedGirl]

wow so well written and creative. i never though of anyone writting like a piece like this. great job

[Amber Betty Marie Child..]

aha, you find the depth in the simple and seem to be very clever about it

[Ruth]

This rocks! lol
This is almost like a diary entry marking the passing of events and time love! A great poem, nostalgic and beautifully done
xx

[Marie Harrison]

Cool poem. I love those old black and white movies!

[Angel Veselinov]

Nice poem :) I liked it but did not really get the message :) thanks for sharing thou