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The Eighth Wonder of the World. ( Motion Pictures.)

" Scream, Ann, scream! Scream like you've never screamed before!" I saw their eyes, wide like turkey eggs for his bombast had provided us sneers. Just what is it he expects her to see that would leave her shaking, in tears? " Have any of you ever heard of..Kong?" There it is! This is it! The man's a fool! He's off for a film so they'll be thrilled! This ship is a tramp, not proper or trim. He'll wind up getting all of us killed. " All hands on Deck! All Hands on Deck!" She's gone! Oh my God! She's gone! Now what do we do? Hand out the guns! Is there enough bullets for them all? I still wonder: are we the only ones? " Come on! Who's going with me?!!" I can't believe the size of it! The size!! It's a mirage! It must be a nightmare! It's carried her off out in that jungle! My hands feel cold. We'd better beware. I might be lucky. I'm staying behind. I shot it. I know I did! " I tell you, skipper, this Kong is as big as a house!" I slip up by Denhams' side to hear about Kong and these dragons and there's more! I thought those things were dead and gone Suppose one of them comes to this door? " Kong's Coming! Kong! Kong!" I heard the gong! Oh my God! It's Kong! He followed Driscoll and Ann right here. We've taken up arms! We've bolted the door! I wish I could be somewhere and not here. He's In! He's Loose! Run! Run! EXPLOSION! I turn Kong stops. He staggers. He's down. I hear Denham shout: " Come On. I Got Him! We'll teach him fear! We're millionaires, boys! Kong! The EIGHTH WONDER OF THE WORLD!" I never slept all those weeks back. Gunshots and whips from the hold It's a mistake to bring this thing back. Denham is foolish and brazen and bold. EPILOGUE: I shipped out right after we docked. I pour another shot, look out to the sea. The mate just told me the news over the wireless: Kong is loose in New York. I wonder where Denham is...

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010




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Date: 3/27/2010 2:56:00 PM
Gerard, I'm sending Jimmy a copy of this, I'm sure he'll enjoy reading this...He's asked me to leave a "Thank you" comment on your poem for him...Thnks for you always inspiring comments...Audrey for Jimmy
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Date: 3/22/2010 8:56:00 PM
wow, I could tell you really liked that movie. Very creative, Gerard! Keep up your great writing. LUv, andrea
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Date: 3/17/2010 12:27:00 PM
yes very cool!! enjoyed
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Date: 3/14/2010 1:59:00 PM
Cool write, Gerard! Lively narration of the movie King Kong. Enjoyed the read. Thanks for sharing and good luck on the contest. Thank you also for your kind comments on my poem. Best wishes, Caroline.
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Date: 3/14/2010 1:15:00 PM
This should do well in the contest Gerard. I have seen the first to the last remake of this movie and it never fails to amaze. You have captured the excitement here. Blessings, Connie
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Date: 3/14/2010 4:22:00 AM
I saw that one, too, Gerard! You have captured the excitement and terror... Nice write! I enjoyed reading your poetry, today. Thank you for sharing your talent with us. And thank you for your recent comments on my work. Smiles, Dane Ann
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Date: 3/13/2010 7:21:00 PM
Thank you for the compliment, Gerard....Sharon asked me a couple of days ago to team up... but perhaps another time we can collaborate! I love watching King Kong re-runs....it is never boring!! I'm such a movie fan! ~ Good luck again, with this one!! :) Carrie
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Date: 3/13/2010 8:38:00 AM
One of my favorite movies -- including all the remakes. You capture the power and spirit of the film so well in your poem, Gerard. This should do very well in the contest. And you already know I'm a fan of your writing. This is a good example why! Love, Carolyn
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Date: 3/12/2010 7:30:00 PM
What a great and exciting poem. Can almost feel my heart pounding like I'm watching the movie all over again!! Great dialog too....(did you happen to write the screenplay..ha ha!?) Good job, Gerard, this should be a winning poem in Frank's contest! a fun read!! Love, Carrie
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Date: 3/12/2010 7:09:00 PM
nice one loved it and thanks on correcting my mistake good looking out I think I lose a lot of contest because I need to double check my stuff thank again faleshia
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Date: 3/12/2010 4:51:00 PM
Excellent Gerard.. King Kong is my very favorite movie of all .. remake after remake ..no matter.. u have written it perfectly and good luck in the contest.. a sure winner ...enjoyed... luv.. "Sweetheart" 'twas beauty killed the beast.. awesome..
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