The lone man in the theatre, conjured up this image
Of a man, who made us laugh, and was loved by all.
He told the story of Eric and his partner Ern,
On this stage, where the great man died.
He made us laugh, he made us cry,
As he told the story of Morecombe,
Nee Bartholomew and Wise, nee Wiseman,
Who still make me laugh, with their timeless humour.
“I’m playing all the RIGHT notes,
But NOT necessarily in the RIGHT order”
Lines that will be remembered through history
As they were recalled once again
The memory of Andre Preview, jumping up and down,
And not laughing at this bespectacled clown.
The orchestra finding it difficult to play,
As the tears of laughter ran down their faces.
The breakfast being prepared to that
Tune that conjures up such risqué images.
And has the actor, of Hammer Horror films,
Received his pay cheque yet?
So many memories of a funny man
And yet, the man that many did not see.
“If we made you laugh – that’s good;
If we made you care – that’s better”
The man whose view on life was
“Positive Thinking”
And always left the stage bringing sunshine
Into our lives.
The curtain closes on the lone man on the stage
And on Eric at the place he left this world.
The actor and writer came back to answer questions
About the funny man.
Then from the audience came another;
Eric’s daughter, so strong of character
Listening to her father’s life,
In the place, where he had died.
And from this woman came the lines
That brought me many more tears.
Her son asking her the question, that I will never forget
“Does this mean that there will be no more magic?”
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- Comment from author about the poem: Eric Morecombe was born on 14th May 1926. I saw the play "Morecombe" at The Roses Theatre where Eric died. This poem tells the story of that performance.
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A lovely write about my favourite comedy duo, who made even a miserable git like me smile, just by being there, enjoyed the read
Yhey are so funny even nowadays when I watch them Tobani. Thank you.
Andy
You are very welcome
Good write Gold. Nowadays we say quite a lot 'Since when was, or is, [insert name of so-called 'comedian/comedienne] funny?!' I last saw a good comedy show originally made in, oh, about 1975 I think. Doh! I've gone to bed by the time ghastly stand-up solo comedians shows are on TV.
So true Orchi, we are so lucky to have seen so many fine comedians in out past lives.
Andy
We're not seeing 'em nowadays, and that's a fact. Doh!
I remember them well, when I was a child. 🌹 A wonderful write.
They were superb Teddy and still make me laugh.
Andy
A commemoration in poetic style for a loved artist. Nicely written Andy
Your words are much appreciated soren, thank you.
Andy
I remember Morecombe and wise.They were great and very funny.A wonderful tribute poem here.Well done
Yes they were very funny David thank you.
Andy
So moving Andy, Some lights do not go out. Some voices never truly fade. Some magic, once conjured, remains— woven into time itself.🕊️🙏🏻
Thank you for your wonderful words arqios, much appreciated.
Andy
Most welcome Andy 🕊️🙏🏻
Excellent write Andy
Thank you Tony.
Andy
You're welcome
A lovely tribute. Nicely done. I still watch them whenever they're on TV. A fine write.
I too watch them when on the TV, thank you Tom.
Andy
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