Red
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Comment from Cindy Decker 3
Jim,
I clearly remember seeing this funny clown on tv. It's so sad that he lost his son. Like Lou Costello, the show had to go on.
Great poem, Jim.
Blessings and best wishes,
Cindy
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2024
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Jim,
I clearly remember seeing this funny clown on tv. It's so sad that he lost his son. Like Lou Costello, the show had to go on.
Great poem, Jim.
Blessings and best wishes,
Cindy
Comment Written 11-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2024
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Thank you for your kind words. Lou Costello is another one that much has been and could be written about. Red's son asked him what it's like when you die. Red told him, "You march in a big parade with lots of clowns". Lou Costello refused to cancel his show when his son died. He felt he owed it to him to go on and make people happy and that he was sure his son could her him.
Comment from Harry Craft
Great Poem! I don't think Red Skelton got the credit he deserved. He was a very funny man. He is from my hometown of Vincennes, Indiana. A few years ago they put up a Red Skelton Museum to honor him. I thought that was a great tribute to a funny man. He was also a very good artist and had a store called the Bronze Lady in Clearwater, Florida many years. Keep up the great work!
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2024
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Great Poem! I don't think Red Skelton got the credit he deserved. He was a very funny man. He is from my hometown of Vincennes, Indiana. A few years ago they put up a Red Skelton Museum to honor him. I thought that was a great tribute to a funny man. He was also a very good artist and had a store called the Bronze Lady in Clearwater, Florida many years. Keep up the great work!
Comment Written 11-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2024
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I wish I could have visited that museum. Best wishes!
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I wish I could have visited that museum. Best wishes!
Comment from Pam (respa)
-Nice picture and presentation.
-You did a good job with your poem.
-I also like your take on the prompt.
-You did a great job weaving biography
into poetry with effective imagery and rhyme.
-Good insight into his career, like
Harriet Nelson being his singer. I assume
that is the same one who was the mother of Ricky Nelson?
-He was obviously gifted in many of the arts.
-Very good concluding lines.
-A good entry; good luck!!!
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reply by the author on 12-Sep-2024
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-Nice picture and presentation.
-You did a good job with your poem.
-I also like your take on the prompt.
-You did a great job weaving biography
into poetry with effective imagery and rhyme.
-Good insight into his career, like
Harriet Nelson being his singer. I assume
that is the same one who was the mother of Ricky Nelson?
-He was obviously gifted in many of the arts.
-Very good concluding lines.
-A good entry; good luck!!!
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Comment Written 11-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2024
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Thank you for your kind words, which I truly appreciate.
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You are very welcome.
Comment from Pearl Edwards
I too remember Red Skelton. As with many comedians who make others laugh they don't always have a lot of laughter in their own lives. A good choice for this colour series Red, and a good read. Well done,
cheers.
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2024
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I too remember Red Skelton. As with many comedians who make others laugh they don't always have a lot of laughter in their own lives. A good choice for this colour series Red, and a good read. Well done,
cheers.
Comment Written 11-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2024
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And thank you so much for these kind words!
Comment from nancyjam
I enjoyed your poem so much. I loved Red Skelton but didn't know all this about him He brought many hours of joy and laughter. Thanks for sharing this and good luck in the contest. Nancy
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2024
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I enjoyed your poem so much. I loved Red Skelton but didn't know all this about him He brought many hours of joy and laughter. Thanks for sharing this and good luck in the contest. Nancy
Comment Written 10-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2024
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Thank you for your kind words!
Comment from Debbie D'Arcy
I think I recognise this style and wealth of knowledge here. A great subject for the contest brief. And, wow, what a lot of clues! Well done and good luck, mystery poet! Debbie
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2024
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I think I recognise this style and wealth of knowledge here. A great subject for the contest brief. And, wow, what a lot of clues! Well done and good luck, mystery poet! Debbie
Comment Written 10-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2024
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Thank you. Your works always inspire me.
Comment from LJbutterfly
You did a fantastic job depicting, in poetry, the life of a man who brought joy to so many people. I recall, as a child, watching Red Skelton on TV. I could understand his humor, and he was always funny. You really took the creative approach by choosing Red Skelton to demonstrate the color red. Best wishes in the contest.
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2024
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You did a fantastic job depicting, in poetry, the life of a man who brought joy to so many people. I recall, as a child, watching Red Skelton on TV. I could understand his humor, and he was always funny. You really took the creative approach by choosing Red Skelton to demonstrate the color red. Best wishes in the contest.
Comment Written 10-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2024
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Thank you for your kind words!
Comment from lyenochka
Oh, Red Skelton ! He was such a dear, sweet man. I don't think anyone would have clown phobia had they known Red. I loved his show and I loved his kind, humble demeanor. Best wishes in the contest~!
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2024
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Oh, Red Skelton ! He was such a dear, sweet man. I don't think anyone would have clown phobia had they known Red. I loved his show and I loved his kind, humble demeanor. Best wishes in the contest~!
Comment Written 10-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2024
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I appreciate your words very much!
Comment from Nicki.B
What great entry for the prompt! A wonderfully interesting tribute to a celebrity named Red! It was a great biographical read with lovely rhyme. I wasn't born until 1979 so it was before my time but now I know all about him. Isn't that great!
Well done and good luck!
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2024
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What great entry for the prompt! A wonderfully interesting tribute to a celebrity named Red! It was a great biographical read with lovely rhyme. I wasn't born until 1979 so it was before my time but now I know all about him. Isn't that great!
Well done and good luck!
Comment Written 10-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2024
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Thank you for your kind words!!!
Comment from Esther Brown
What a great poem! I seriously don't know Red Skeleton but remember he was thought very funny. My parents liked watching him. Good luck on the contest!
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2024
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What a great poem! I seriously don't know Red Skeleton but remember he was thought very funny. My parents liked watching him. Good luck on the contest!
Comment Written 10-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2024
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I appreciate your kind words very much!