Alettertomarilyn
Dear Marilyn,
Or should I say Norma Jean
Your birth name is mean
And I mean that in the most courteous way possible
Throughout life you overcame obstacles, critics, and obsessive fanatics
But your talent was yours alone; no one could have it
To start off, I'll say I'm maybe your biggest fan
Or maybe not, but in my mind, I'm your biggest fan
I can honestly say that there's never a day that goes by
When I didn't wish you were still alive
Maybe not as young, but all the more beautiful
Your presence on the silver screen was like poetry to me
I could admire your physique for a lifetime
Your eyes were mysterious
Your lips were like crimson kisses
Call me envious of every man that called you his mrs.
From Joe DiMiaggio
To James, to that Arthur guy
You must’ve been the biggest twinkle in a parent’s eye
If there’s anything I’ve learned from such a marvelous individual
It’s that you live life with the tools that make you your own individual
“Hot”, “sexy”, “fine”, huge understatements
My fascination with your amazing character takes me places
I could be obsessed…or just another kid with vivid hopes
They’ll never be another you, your lifestyle was beautiful
36 was way too soon
Some nights I wish on a blue moon
You hadn’t overdosed and left America in a comatose state of paranoia
That way I could possibly meet you in person
I dream too big it seems…tears may seem obscene
But that only shows how much you’ve inspired me
Lit the fire in me, set milestones for me
I’m not ashamed in saying you’re my biggest idol
A blonde work of art, no actress could play your part
Well, I guess I should come to my end
This letter seems a bit lengthy
Just shows how much this means to me
So to you, Madam Monroe
You sure put on one hell of a show
Sad to see you go….
But just know, I love you
Sincerely,
Trey Galen Evans
Copyright © Trey Evans | Year Posted 2011
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