Suffering

A Theda Bara repose
The upturn of a nose
A swooning Clara Bow
So very apropos
Charlie Chaplin's eyes
With misery disguised
And Valentino's smile
Broke every heart with style
No one portrayed suffering
Or sorrow's weary sting
Better than the Kings and Queens
Of the Silent Silver Screen

Lora Frikken ~ 12-4-05