MEN OF FEW WORD

                                                           Author/Guest writer Shauna Jackson 

Photo by Anthony Alden

I really enjoy watching some men move, stand, and flow.  Some may call it swag, but no, what I write about is much more than that. Some men just naturally have style, carry themselves with a certain class and sophistication. They don’t need to say a word; they just pull you right in… I enjoy the strong silent type. However, my fascination is not sexual; it’s more like observing art. My dad has the same mannerism and so does my armor.

I first took notice when I was a young girl. Don’t ask at what age, because I can’t remember, but a man in a black and white movie called A Patch of Blue impressed me. The first thing that got me was, the fact that he is a black man in a leading role, something I didn't see much of back then. The second was his style and the way he spoke. I believe this was a few years after my Bruce Lee obsession. (Don’t ask, long story.) I later learned from my father that his name is Sidney Poitier.

Many months ago, after clicking through channels, I came across a movie, Limits of Control. I could not change the channel. I was transfixed and memorized by Isaach De Bankolé. I believe he said no more than one hundred words. He seemed very aware, wise and focused. He played the character very well. I enjoyed the movie even more because it is so eclectic. There are clues he has to put together in order to reach his destination. I've seen it several times since and still enjoyed it, as if it were the first.

These roles are played by amazing actors who caused me to pay attention. Whether it’s rescuing a blind girl from a lonely and abusive life- A lean mean fighting machine, who never messes with anyone but trouble somehow always seem to find him- Or a wise, quiet hit man, who doesn't say much. Men can be very fascinating to watch. However don’t get caught, they may think you like them or it may seem a tad bit creepy.

                                                     Author/Writer Shauna Jackson 
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