"Silent Star" by WBK w/Fawn Caldwell

 SILENT STAR

The screen flickered

images somewhat unrefined
in this silent movie
an actor, so divine

The women swooned
As men in black and white
made our dreams late at night
Softly now they swept up our hearts
they spoke no words
yet were so vividly heard

Men in attendance
affixed their attention
attempting to emulate
that soul searing gaze
with intention

All were
hypnotized by Valentino's eyes
in this theater hushed
transfixed
transformed 
in silence
applauded
and highly regarded
this silent star 
silent star.

by Wendie Busig-kohn withFawn E Caldwell