We knew you for the half-hours
you couldn't even call your own,
but every nimble second hand
needs a steady minute hand
to tell how fast they turn.
Read about Bill Kerr here
All the people celebrated in these Otwituaries have, in some way or other, had an effect on me, positive or otherwise...
Friday, 29 August 2014
Sunday, 24 August 2014
Richard Attenborough - d. August 24th 2014
When we abandon
the cinema of our minds
you will be somewhere
in that final screening.
Until then,
all your crew can do
all your crew can do
is wind, reel and print.
Monday, 18 August 2014
James Alexander Gordon - d. August 18th 2014
your voice united all divisions,
but here is a late result -
match abandoned,
the prospect of a replay;
nil.
Wednesday, 13 August 2014
Lauren Bacall - d. August 12th 2014
She didn't have to say
anything,
she didn't have to do
anything,
but in the dark dormitory
of the biggest sleep
she glowed
like a lit cigarette.
Read about Lauren Bacall here
Tuesday, 12 August 2014
Robin Williams - d. August 11th 2014
There was no day
or conversation
you could not seize;
a mind on steroids,
a mouth on fire,
the most alien
of humans.
Read about Robin Williams here
Thursday, 7 August 2014
Chapman Pincher - d. August 5th 2014
'High-ranking Angel linked to Satan'.
'The traitorous truth about St Peter' .
If there are scoops
to be unearthed in heaven,
you are our man.
Read about Chapman Pincher here
'The traitorous truth about St Peter' .
If there are scoops
to be unearthed in heaven,
you are our man.
Read about Chapman Pincher here
Friday, 1 August 2014
Dick Smith - d. July 30th 2014
You used all your powers,
all your skills,
to convince, or deceive.
We never knew your face,
but we knew your faces.
Read about Dick Smith here
all your skills,
to convince, or deceive.
We never knew your face,
but we knew your faces.
Read about Dick Smith here
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