Garbo

Garbo

 

 

She was

the ever beautiful Marguerite

in “Camille”,

the doomed courtesan

with a glow

that propitiously shone

about her

 

dubbed,  the Swedish sphinx

she rose from the silent era

luminous and breathtaking

flawless and transcendent,

with eyes

you could fall into

 

It was the nineteenth century

and Garbo was dressed

in a bustle of sequined gowns,

with a flowering camellia

to her waist.

 

and that is how I’ll remember her…

 

a Hollywood classic

who was more Garbo

than Greta

 

luminous and breathtaking,

divine for all eternity.

 

 

Reviews

[Paul Bell]

She must have been the only woman who didn't have to speak. She just had it all.

[Kelly Scheppers]

It was all in THAT look! Thank you so much, Paul!

[emmajoy]

What a beautiful tribute to a stunningly beautiful woman, Kelly! You've framed your admiring words very elegantly too.. that matters.

What an incredible photograph. Shows that rare look that shouted star quality - maybe cos of her bone structure. '.. 'luminous and breathtaking ~ flawless and transcendent, ~ with eyes you could fall into.. '

That I believe.

( Saw a couple of her movies at Film Club... wondering, did she also play Anna Karenina and emerge from steam at a railway station? )

[Kelly Scheppers]

I think the one you may have seen was with Keira Knightly in the 2012 remake of the original 1935 that Garbo starred in. I haven't seen the original one yet. I wrote this after watching her in "Camille", and I am deeply flattered you enjoyed it. Thank you so much for making my day!

[emmajoy]

I saw the film I mentioned way back when I belonged to a Film Club.. was an old black and white movie.. If Camille was another famous GArbo film, maybe that was another I saw but have forgotten.. goes back a while to my uni days.. Great poem anyway.

[Kelly Scheppers]

If it was in black and white, it probably was the original. Either way, it deserves a bowl of popcorn! ; )

[MsJewel]

My goodness, she was so beautiful, as is your poem. A lovely tribute Kelly. :) Julie

[Kelly Scheppers]

I am so happy to see you, Julie. Thank you for your kind words!

[Einstein Noodle]

yes she was ...and is ..thank you for this tribute to her .. definitely more Garbo than Greta ;) .. nice job of building your poem to its ending climax .. it really did take my breath away ..nicely done Kelly!
E.

[Kelly Scheppers]

I appreciate this more than you know, Gene...thank you so much!

[Einstein Noodle]

:) .....................

[jacob erin-cilberto]

and she finally spoke...you are right about the eyes...even in that pic...you could fall into them---

many of those legends...there is something about them...something so lasting...and yet even today, we know people...relatives, friends...ones who penetrate our lives so much...who have eyes into our souls..and they too..are legends for us....and will always last on our screen of memories.

j.

[Kelly Scheppers]

I feel you are one of those "greats"...one of many here we all look up to. Thank you, Jacob!

[redzone]

that line: "Garbo was more than Greta"... they did paint her that way didn't they, in her movies, as Hollywood starlet... but behind the Garbo was always Greta and a woman who wanted "to be left alone"... she was indeed a legend and your poem is a wonderful tribute Kelly...

redzone

[Kelly Scheppers]

It was all Garbo - with a little bit Kelly! Thank you, Curt!

[redzone]

maybe, but you wrote this poem Kelly... therefore it was all Kelly and a little aGreta... ♡♡; 0)

[Drowning In Reality]

Lovely tribute to a fine lady of the screen. Well done.

[Kelly Scheppers]

I thank you for your kind review!

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Kelly Scheppers,
Greta Garbo is a lovely example of a time and generation which was somehow just smoother and more lovely in its requirements of a stage actress. Maybe we need to be able to look back at our grandparents generation to what they said and how they lived to get a feeling for the atmosphere of their day to the music and entertainment they enjoyed. yes Greta Garbo was amazing and oh so glamorous! You have surly given her a shining song of a tribute. Good job!......Blessings. Kathy

[Kelly Scheppers]

So wonderful of you to say, Kathy. Thank you!

[Troy Henson]

Such a wonderful tribute penned here. This one came from the heart.

[Kelly Scheppers]

Thank you so much, Troy!

[Coyote Poetry]

She was so beautiful. You honored her memory with the poem. Some faces are so wonderful. Cannot be forgotten. Thank you Kelly for sharing the amazing poetry and your thoughts.
Coyote

[Kelly Scheppers]

Thank you as always for your kind review, John!

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome dear Kelly.