Redford and Streisand split again tonight
in that turgid film The Way We Were and
time has not “rewritten every line.”
Realistic perspective shows no nonsense
changes ducklings into swans; roses keep
their thorns. Miscreants like us never cease
trying, flailing, trying again; gaining
character only when bottlenecking
tightens us to standstill. Separately.
Finally, we each dry tears and make gold.
in that turgid film The Way We Were and
time has not “rewritten every line.”
Realistic perspective shows no nonsense
changes ducklings into swans; roses keep
their thorns. Miscreants like us never cease
trying, flailing, trying again; gaining
character only when bottlenecking
tightens us to standstill. Separately.
Finally, we each dry tears and make gold.
Posted for "A Word with Laurie: Review" in Imaginary Garden's with Real Toads. Reposted for "Poetry Pantry - #130" at Poets United.
I love The Way We Were... did you know Streisand has a new movie out?
ReplyDeleteThanks for taking part, Susan. Happy New Year!
You too, Laurie. Thanks for the prompt. This has actually been revised . . . .
DeleteInteresting and unusual response to the prompt, Susan. Well done.
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