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Click hereIn Hollywood, the twenties were
A grand, excessive time
Where handsome guys and luscious gals
Mimed love in scenes sublime.
John Gilbert bested many men
To star with Miss Garbo—
An envious position when
He kissed her, long and slow.
Yet he was quite an actor, as
In Vidor'sBig Parade.
In battle scenes, his valor seemed
Quite real, not masquerade.
But these were silent films, of course.
When talkies came to town
Cher Gilbert stumbled, his poor voice
Unsuitable to sound.
While Greta's accent charmed their fans
John's didn't. Though unfair,
She kept her fame . His rôle became
The Man Who Wasn't There.
Survivor Poetry Contest
Trigger 49, Form T (Ballad)
It's hard to write a ballad (I'm struggling with mine right now) and not make it sound dated but you managed it! Well done.
Tess
I hate ballads.
And I am sorry you had to write this.
But I am glad you are back because if anyone can do decent ballad suppose it might as well be you :)
I enjoyed writing my ballad I hope you did too this is a good read thankyou
The ballad has always been a favourite of mine. You did a good job on this one. I have enjoyed your work so far.