Marilyn's Sisterhood

Based on Marilyn Monroe's (birth name Norma Jeane) quotes and history of abuse, and other's being able to relate with her raw emotions that she masked with beauty and sexuality - like so many of us.

Oh, sweet Norma Jeane, aren't you beautiful
Skin smoother than lies, a curse, not a flaw
They'll pry you apart and lay you out bare
Many things in this life are senseless and unfair
One minute you're a child, then you never hear your name again
Love as you know it is a thief, and you, his target
You tried to hide, you shouted out, but there was nothing you could do
It's not enough to be seen, you must be bigger than the truth

Alone, surrounded by a sea of lonely pilgrims
Hell is the most crowded of all places
We all know how it happens
We have all been there, drowning before a thousand
People and their helpless gazes
We all know how it happens

Are you saying I was not the first to self doubt
"What the devil have I got to be proud about?"
Could it be that every 'perfect' figure I perceive
Is plagued by the same misconceptions?
Let me be the second to announce, "I am just a small girl"
And pray another mere human walks the earth
I did my best, gave my damndest, clothed the pain in naked thrills
Showed my bones, exposed my soul, ate the lies instead of meals

Alone, surrounded by a sea of lonely pilgrims
Hell is the most crowded of all places
We all know how it happens
We have all been there, drowning before a thousand
People and their helpless gazes
We all know how it happens

None of us are far removed, all victims of good intentions
And looking for the wrong ideals but hungry for attention
We will take whatever we can, for no one can deny us that
Right or wrong or both or neither

Alone, surrounded by a sea of lonely pilgrims
Hell is the most crowded of all places
We all know how it happens
We have all been there, drowning before a thousand
People and their helpless gazes
We all know how it happens

Reviews

[ANM]

Brings out the frailty of celebrity! Well written the Candle in the wind analogy will always accompany anything written about Marilyn Monroe.

[DrD]

An excellent adaptation of "Candle" as if translating it into another art form. Interesting read that I truly enjoyed.

[Susie]

Nawe. Thank you. It is like "Candle", which is surprising because I only heard that song AFTER writing this one! I find it a flattering connection. Glad you enjoyed it!

[Devesh]

I'm a little curious: are you a fan of Elton John? This piece reminded me of 'Candle in the Wind'. Beautifully rendered, thanks for sharing! :)

[Susie]

Oh really?? I haven't heard of that one. I will look it up thank you. : )
Thank you so much for reading. Glad it got you thinking ; )

[Devesh]

You're most welcome! :)

[Susie]

I am sitting bored in a bookshop where my mum works and thought I would look up "Candle bin the Wind". I had never heard it before. I love how you think your own thoughts are so unique and abstract. But writing seems to open up some common thoughts. We are not all that different, are we. Thanks for letting me know about Elton John's similar interpretation. xo

[Devesh]

Of course we aren't! :) I always tend to associate poetry with music because I love it( I think I might have annoyed certain people by pointing out how a song deals with a topic similar to theirs) and lyrics are very important to me, probably why I like writing in the first place( sorry again, but listen to 'Sound of Silence' by Simon and Garfunkel, you'll know what I'm talking about. The lyrics are so good that they make you want to write stuff on your own.)
You're most welcome, Susie. :)