L’artiste
Who knew
a silent flick
would capture our hearts so completely?
Mon Dieu!
The French sure click
The characters captivate sweetly
Dog star
Jack Russell bred
who leapt off the screen with this talent
By far
Critics all said
Our Uggie is smart, cute, and gallant
© 2012 Amy Barlow Liberatore/Sharp Little Pencil
For dverse Open Mic Night and my beloved Poetry Pantry at Poets United. Day 17 of Poem a Day.
This is for Beth, because I know how much she loves Jack Russell terriers.
Wyoming Diva
April 17, 2012 at 3:35 pm
You capture the glamour and the reality quite nicely!
Sharp Little Pencil
April 23, 2012 at 6:34 pm
Thanks. Hope you have seen the movie on wide screen. Definitely a grin from ear to ear. Peace, Amy
Madeleine Begun Kane
April 17, 2012 at 3:49 pm
Very charming! And well-timed (albeit inadvertently) for National Pet Owners Day!
brian miller
April 17, 2012 at 3:52 pm
smiles…i like silent films…i have yet to see this one though…it is on the list…he was on Live with Kelli one day though and was a cute pup…
Andrew Kreider
April 17, 2012 at 3:53 pm
Amy, this is so charming! Love the playful rhyming – it fits the picture perfectly.
Rosemary Nissen-Wade
April 17, 2012 at 4:14 pm
Always a delight to come and read you, Amy!
Mary
April 17, 2012 at 4:28 pm
Who would have guessed that little dog would be such a big star! He really warmed my heart! I enjoyed your poem.
Kim Nelson
April 17, 2012 at 4:31 pm
I’ve not yet seen it, but on your recommendation, Amy, I shall!
Daydreamertoo
April 17, 2012 at 5:03 pm
Awww… a real star indeed 🙂
henryclemmons
April 17, 2012 at 7:56 pm
I would have clicked like five time if it would have allowed me. I so enjoyed this. Your expert touch with your words selcted and presented in such rythmic lines and innocent on the surface that rings deep as well. Inspiring.
Roger Green
April 17, 2012 at 7:57 pm
I DID enjoy the film, and the poem
Renee Espriu
April 17, 2012 at 9:40 pm
Have yet to see it but watched the Oscars and it got quite the attention, including, of course, the best actor pic!
ihatepoetry
April 17, 2012 at 9:55 pm
Love silent movies, and have yet to see The Artist. I will see City Lights again soon. Loved this. Moskowitz
judithhb
April 17, 2012 at 11:40 pm
i am probably the only person who will admit to not being blown away with that moview. But gee I love that little dog.
vivinfrance
April 18, 2012 at 12:04 am
What a sweetie! (poem of course)
Misky
April 18, 2012 at 4:11 am
He really is a cutie-pie!
Anna Gramme (@hypercryptical)
April 18, 2012 at 5:33 am
Clever write Amy!
Anna :o]
Janice (@mommyslounge)
April 18, 2012 at 3:43 pm
At first i thought u were talking about the lady, then i realized it was the cute puppy! How delightful!
Steve E
April 18, 2012 at 5:46 pm
Moving backwards through your archive…
I see a habit in my future,
reading a sharp little pencil
or monitor
gerry snape
April 20, 2012 at 7:59 am
I saw the film and you’ve caught the mood with just these great few lines…super!