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Saturday, April 30, 2011

Haiku Competition -- Entry #3


Rochester's tortured soul and Jane's unwavering spirit gave Orson Welles and Joan Fontaine two of the best movie roles of their careers.  A moving tale of life's cruelty and love's redemption, worthy of poetry...


A pitiless world...
Passion denied...oh, Jane, Jane...
She hears his voice call...

*Jane Eyre (1944)*


This is an entry for the Best For Film Hollywood Haikus blogging competition. Enter now.
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13 comments:

  1. Caftan WomanApril 30, 2011 at 9:42 PM

    Ooh, that's a dandy!

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  2. FlickChickApril 30, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    Liking this one! But I am miffed at you because you got me started on these dang things and I can't stop!!!

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  3. ClassicBeckyApril 30, 2011 at 10:09 PM

    Thanks, you guys! FlickChick, don't be miffed! If it makes you feel any better, I'm having the same problem!

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  4. FlickChickApril 30, 2011 at 10:37 PM

    I am now writing my shopping lists in haikus.

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  5. ClassicBeckyApril 30, 2011 at 10:43 PM

    The old 5-7-5 has overtaken me too:

    Milk, bread, eggs and cheese...
    Mint chip ice cream, if you please...
    Steak and mushrooms - ahhh!

    God help us both! Obsession!!!!

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  6. DorianTBMay 1, 2011 at 3:56 PM

    Becky, your JANE EYRE haiku was so moving. You did a fine job of capturing the essence of the film's yearning romanticism!

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  7. ClassicBeckyMay 1, 2011 at 4:52 PM

    Dorian, I'm glad to hear you say that. This version of Jane Eyre is my favorite...especially the stormy scene in the garden when Rochester asks Jane to marry him. Incredible romanticism!

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  8. AnonymousMay 1, 2011 at 5:49 PM

    Yes, this poem would never fit the new incredibly dull Jane Eyre. If I had seen the current version first, I wouldn't have spent my life looking for Mr. Rochester!

    Amy

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  9. doctor sabelotodoMay 1, 2011 at 9:53 PM

    great haiku and this was the ONLY version of JANE EYRE 'til recently!!!

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  10. doctor sabelotodoMay 1, 2011 at 9:59 PM

    when that day does come,
    and all our sorrow is gone,
    speak kindly sir once!!

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  11. ClassicBeckyMay 1, 2011 at 10:32 PM

    Amy, you are so right -- that search never came true for me. Probably because Rochester was a solitary homebody, so am I, and we never met because we are both at home! LOL!

    Doc, I like your haiku a lot. This was certainly the best Jane Eyre, but there have been several over the years. I heard that the new one is pretty stinko...

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  12. Classic Film and TV CafeMay 2, 2011 at 10:38 PM

    Nice one, becks!

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  13. PageMay 11, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    Becks,
    You're on a roll with these great Haiku's and heres hoping you will do one for Cat On a Hot Tin Roof or Bringing Up Baby for yours truly. : )
    Page

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