The Man Who Was Once a Muppet
A Poem Dedicated to Steve Whitmire
A short found Poem that I wrote after the news broke about Steve Whitmire being fired from his role as Kermit the Frog. Bits of it contain reflections from the late Muppeteer on several interviews about his worries and passion for playing the character.
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Just short of 40 years,
through laughter and much tears
27 of those were a lifetime
when we were as one.
I taught you
to bring so much joy
as you taught me
about your individuality
It has been a world
of make pretend
into my adult life.
we sang
we danced
sometimes
even both.
It might have been a career
that evolved into a calling.
Allowing me to be you
with the dexterity
of my hand
and the soul
of your voice.
Such prowess
I thought
“It’s not something that can be taught”
You need the intuition,
a gift
that only a few possess.
It’s been 40 years
with much laughter and tears
27 were a lifetime
Nine months has been the end
As I reflected
grieved
but laughed
remembering
as you once said
that in life
It’s not easy
being green.
About the Creator
Jose Gabriel
I'm a storyteller in training from Toronto. I like to write about different things that inspire me. As long as I'm creating something that entertains people I'll always be happy with what I do, be it short stories, serials, scripts etc.
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