You, Marilyn

I am a big fan of Marilyn Monroe. I know people have different opinions about her, her acting career, her singing, and so on, but I was always fascinated with her life.

Your life was so tragic.
Your heartache was real.
They used you like a napkin.
But never once asked "How do you feel?"

You had so many problems,
From your mind and your heart.
You popped your pills,
Read your lines, and played your part.

A beautiful mannequin, they would say.
But you were a pawn in a game.
They wrung you out when you were done.
You drank your whiskey to hide your shame.

People say what they want.
They make speculations and such.
They knew you as Marilyn.
Norma Jeane? Not as much.

You had two sides.
One was good, the other bad.
Marilyn was a sex symbol.
Norma Jeane was all you had.

One warm night in 1962.
You gave your final show.
Is this how you really wanted it?
No one will ever know.

But when you were a star,
You shined in every sky.
I will always be your fan,
Fascinated with your tragic life.

Reviews

[WhimsicalMind]

I really enjoyed this poem!! It always saddens me to read about Marilyn's death because she was such a beautiful person who just wanted to be understood. She left this world way too young. Wonderfully written! Thank you for sharing :)

[Shawna]

I totally agree! Thank you for reading and reviewing.

[Fabian G. Franklin]

"I feel like a paper mache' dragon in a Chinese New Year's parade...all beautiful dancing colors on the outside and hollow inside." Marilyn Monroe

You evoke a kindness to her memory here...an understanding for a woman who was misunderstood in life. She was really very intelligent and talented despite her portrayal as a sex object by the media.

[Shawna]

Thank you so much. Indeed, she was intelligent and talented. I wish more people could have seen beyond the sex appeal. She had her demons just like everyone else, only she was forced to suppress hers. Again, thank you for your review! :)

[Tex]

very nice tribute... I am a fan as well. did you know she was VERY intelligent. I think that is why always playing the sexy girl was so painful, people just couldn't see her for who she was.

loved your piece. very nicely done.

[Shawna]

Yes she was very intelligent. I wish more people could have seen her that way. I think that was the saddest part. Thank you so much!

[kimmy]

This was very well written I think :) I am with you I love Marilyn Monroe, she led an interesting life but as you have wrote in your poem her life was tragic from the people in it to her last breath. I am adding this to my favorites and rating.

[Shawna]

Thank you Kimmy! She was quite the beautiful mess, 'tis why I loved her so. :)

[kimmy]

You are right, that is why I loved her myself. She just was person that wore a mask well, but how many people really know much about her? It is like once their gone they are out of mind:(

[Shawna]

Exactly my thoughts! It's very sad and very true, they think she was just some blonde bimbo who couldn't act or sing. They only just scratched the surface, and already they had her pegged. Anyways, sorry for rambling. It's just nice talking about Marilyn with someone! Thanks Kimmy.