In Silent Film

In Silent Film

in silent films they dance twinkletoe dances
in spite of director’s miscues
taking moments of midnight for granted
and the people of daytime for fools

and they never ever will be
able to speak of the thoughts
running rings round their head, confusing their feet
tying their stomach in knots

no applause at the black falling credits
in same silence the film was displayed
but more fool the public and critics
if they won’t see a masterpiece play

turn the lights out when you should leave sir
and I thank you for staying behind
to acknowledge the actors, director
and filmcrew who gave their own time

for the love of a film and a story
knowing no-one would care aside you
yet the moments of quietest glory
will be remembered, however few

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Location: Lough Neagh, near Belfast, N. Ireland

© Donald Cameron 2009
Monophotography.co.uk

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