(71) Twisted Grin

For Heath Ledger

Well hello to you, hello there,
You might think I'm a bad guy;
Just because I kill a few people,
But you don't see this Jokers' heart.

Okay, that guy who dresses as a rodent!
Everyone seems to take his side.
Come on! A man dressed as a flying rat?
Do you think that man is still sane?

I'm not the crazy one, oh no!, believe me.
Don't let this pasty white skin and ruby lips fool you.
I'm the innocent guy here, I never wanted to look like this.
That Bat freak!, he created me, It's all his fault!

Thank you for agreeing to my interview, my side of things.
I only want to make people laugh, let's shake hands to that.
Oh deary me, I'm wearing that killer of a joy buzzer,
I bet you just die with laughter, it is a hell of a shock.

Oh well boys, you better clear up the mess, alas! poor reporter.
I didn't get to know him well, time to think of a few jokes.
I wonder what fun and games I can cause in Gotham City tonight.
As long as that damned Bat Man doesn't stop me! ha ha ha ha ha.



copyright Chris Smith 2010

Author's Note

This poem is about The Joker from Batman and the ultimate madness. It is also a tribute to the late Heath Ledger who played him brilliantly.

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

Heath Ledger had great talent. He is missed. A very good poem. Now I must watch the movie. Your interesting story in the poem create a interest for me to see how Heath Ledger play the part of the Joker. A excellent poem.
Coyote

[anne p. murray- LadeeAn..]

What a brilliant, unique, clever write. Very original and creative

[Ravyne Hawke]

This is an excellent tribute poem.. Heath Ledger was an awesome actor and will go down in history as an amazing actor who died too young. I absolutely love this!

[Sukriti Suki]

Oh this is a good one...I am a big heath Ledger fan and this is the best tribute. Wonderful!

[KATHY SUE SILLS]

Great tribute!!

[yelena]

I know a guy who dresses as a flying rat..He is sane..Well, at least for me lol. Thanks for a grin, Mr.Smith. ;)

[SpokenWord]

Yes I did think that Heath played an excellent Joker and captured his madness rather well. I bet you had fun writing this too Still I always side with batman LOL.. Great write Chris it was a fun read.

[Hello, Goodbye]

I heard his voice speaking your words.. you have succeeded.

[Helen]

I can hear this in my head in Heath Ledgers voice as the Joker. A masterful write Chris!
Vale Heath Ledger!

[emmajoy]

Fun write .. in fact more of a story than a poem and most enjoyable. Amazing that someone, you - could throw up another angle to his character or, if you prefer, his character .. must be due to your muse, Heath L.