"1941" - Dedicated to Actor David Lynn Selby

 

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                The below poem is a short/simple poem I recently wrote (April, 2022), dedicated to a wonderful Actor named David Lynn Selby. Many of you may remember him as "Quentin Collins" in the Gothic Soap Opera "Dark Shadows 1966-1971" - or as "Richard Channing" from "Falcon Crest". I decided to write this poem at this point in time because I became re-acquainted with the "Dark Shadows"Series and "Quentin Collins", both through ROKU TV and Social Media...and it reminded me of a time long ago in television history, when I was just a child. Nostalgia is intoxicating, as was "Dark Shadows". The memories were and are delightful. Hope you enjoy the poem as much as I enjoyed writing it.  

(NOTE: LISTEN TO "QUENTIN'S THEME" BY CLICKING THE LINK FOLLOWING THE BELOW POEM)...

 

“1941”

(By Phyllis P. Colucci aka “Fictiontarot”)

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The attack on Pearl Harbor

FDR was in charge

“Citizen Kane” was released

“Chattanooga Choo Choo” hit the charts

Bulova Watch Company; the World’s first TV Commercial

“Dumbo” made an appearance

…and David Lynn Selby was born

February 5, 1941

Morgantown, West Virginia

Quentin Collins from Dark Shadows

Richard Channing from Falcon Crest

…and much more in between

…and then some

From the Stage, to Television and Film

Actor and Writer

Storyteller and Poet

Who brings the written word to life

Words of Wisdom to our ears

He shares a relationship with The World

 

https://youtu.be/qRv8oVvLmRY

(QUENTIN's THEME)

 

(PHOTOS BELOW / From Pinterest) 

 

1st Photo - (Collinwood) - Dark Shadows Series (1966-1971)

2nd Photo - David Selby (Then - as "Quentin Collins" - and Now)

3rd Photo - Some of the "Dark Shadows" Cast Members

 

 

 

 

...On Poetry and Fiction - Just "One Word" Away (Author)

 

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            One word becomes one idea, becomes one sentence, becomes one poem, becomes one story. It must start from just “one word”. Today my one word is “Author”.

 

Author

One who brings the written word to life

through the stroke of a pen

or the tap of a keyboard

A writer; a poet; a storyteller

Who writes by night

Who writes by day

and follows that dream

which leads the way

 

Even while asleep, the pen does talk

With body at rest, an “Author” manages to walk

For the little writer in one’s head

tells enchanting stories beyond the bed

‘til morning light tips its hat

The “Author” awakens, just like that!

 

Yes, the one who adorns the blank page

with characters that speak to us;

Characters who perform literary dances

 before our eyes, with little fuss

Just promises of unique journeys

to new lands and wonderful places

Where love, loss, smiles and tears

transpire into images of striking faces

Both bliss and woe it often brings

attached to our very own heartstrings

 

New romances, new lovers, new families, new friends…

New lives, new thoughts, as the winding road bends

New hopes, new dreams

Entwined within a book cover;

Bound by the name of a “Stranger” -

The Literary Lover

…And a title of unknown origin…

No direction; just a hunger from within

Until we turn each page,

and taste life’s glory and taste life’s sin

 

That Stranger is an “Author” you may want to know

Who turns words into magic

and offers you a ticket to the show

Whose only desire

is to befriend and to please

to teach and to guide

and put your mind at ease…

The “Author” invites many

to take that ride of a lifetime

Piloting upwards,

on a lofty, cultured climb

 

An “Author” asks for nothing in return

Perhaps a bit of warmth; a hint of appreciation

…a deep understanding of painstaking efforts,

…daunting sleepless nights,

with ne’er a time for vacation

While they toil away to create phenomenal stories

in worlds of wonder for you

Their one true hope

is that you’ll enjoy the exquisite voyage too

 

“Authors” strive only to connect

and share a literary love affair with All

They wish to introduce you

to “their” enchanting characters from faraway places

whom you may one day call

…Soon to become your newfound friends,

in your many “homes away from home”

Where you may visit any time -

to simply marvel, stroll or freely roam

 

Life, through eyes of an “Author”

is a myriad of images;

A hodgepodge of puzzles, collages

and multiple scrimmages

Blazing with melodramatic scenes

fit for stately Kings and Queens

Collected, studied, interpreted just right

Pieced together and created in ultimate delight

 

Now a masterpiece fit to be shared with the world

So the human spirit may exist

Through eyes of the readers who come back for more –

Clearly within their midst

That “Author” hopes to captivate

through each word to the very end

Brushed with a kiss, sealed with a hug

  and most certainly lovingly penned

 

So if you love “Authors” -

Simply remember who they are and what they do

the next time you pick up a book…

For that “Stranger” on the book cover

desires only to meet you,

and hopes you stop by for a look…

 

(BELOW PHOTOS FROM PINTEREST)

 

                                               
                               

 

                                                                                                                                   

 

 

 

 

...On Poetry and Fiction – Just “One Word” Away (Circle)

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                One word becomes one idea, becomes one sentence, becomes one poem, becomes one story. It must start from just “one word”. Today my one word is “Circle”.        

               There are many Circles to our lives. Each one unique in its own right. Some we possess, some we dream about, some we yearn for, some we love, some we dislike. Regardless, we must embrace each circle that comes our way, since we cannot stop them, as they go on forever. Protect your circles, keep them whole, try not to break them - and allow no one from the outside to enter your life and break your circles.Yes, Circles can be broken by outside forces; yet they were never meant to be broken. When you find your circles throughout your life -love them, nurture them, respect them; because they were meant to go on forever. They were meant to be a part of you. A circle is never ending, and is a gift of life. If we can surround ourselves with many circles, we will be blessed for eternity. Our circles are part of who we are as individuals - Combined, they define the "human spirit".      

                                                              

 CIRCLE            

 

The endless Circle of Life

  ‘Twas meant to go on forever

Within that huge grand Circle

  Are many rings; quite clever

 

                 

                                                                  

There is the Circle of Love

  The Circle of Truth

The Circle of Friendship

  The Circle of Youth

There is the Band of Gold;

  The Wedding Ring

There is the Circle of Old;

  Where Wise Men sing

There is the Ring of Fire

  ‘Round the Circle of Time

Where hearts come to life

  Some sad, some sublime

 

It all comes ‘round like the Carousel

  Where secrets rise and secrets dwell

There is the Circle of Evil

  And the Circle of God

Where Heaven is even

  And Hell is quite odd

 

The Circle of Children teaches of innocence

  Adults strive to spread its peace and benevolence

Cherish your Circles

  The good and the bad

For life promises nothing

  Except “Happy” and “Sad”

 

We all have our Circles

  As different as they are

Embrace each one of them

  Hold them close, never far

They will bring you comfort

  They will bring you joy

Even dark Circles

  are meant to enjoy

It’s all about the journey -

  Engage, don’t be coy

 

From the day we are born

  Until the end of our time

One Circle after another

  All perfect, all divine