Goodbye, Golden Girl

Goodnight, my dear Ms Betty White
Our angel of laughter and light
On golden wings, she's taken flight
To make the stars a bit more bright

12/31/21
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Shines Avatar
September 13, 2023 at 1:23 AM
Nice tribute,Hope she finds her peace. and i love that show and she was great in that 70's show too though it was small guest role.
Goff Avatar
June 17, 2022 at 11:38 AM
Perfect tribute Michelle!
George Avatar
February 19, 2022 at 1:40 AM
Your poems appeal so intimately to our hearts ! They sound so sincere as if coming from the core of your heart !
Kendrick Avatar
February 5, 2022 at 4:34 AM
I liked her and her role on the Golden Girls. She had played so many roles over the years and seemed to meld into each role as if it was meant for her. I enjoyed reading your eulogy about her in poetic form. Your visit to my page was uplifting. Sara
Lawrence Avatar
January 21, 2022 at 2:05 PM
She was always a shining star full of light and now she continues her journey illuminating the heavens . Lovely tribute Michelle ! Blessings, Susan :)
Rose  Avatar
January 15, 2022 at 3:18 PM
Her show always brightened my many evening, we will miss her charm and her smile dearest lady :)
Marcum Wong Avatar
January 12, 2022 at 6:49 PM
I adored her and followed her for so many years throughout her career. She will be dearly missed. Your tribute to her is perfect Michelle.” On golden wings, she's taken flight” indeed, she was angelic in many eyes, healing with her ability to brighten spirits through her humor. A wonderful example you have written Michelle. Blessings xxoo
Laurie Avatar
January 10, 2022 at 4:13 PM
Hello Michelle ... a fine tribute for a wonderful entertainer. Betty White certainly left an unforgettable memory - thanks Michelle - Lindsay
Roper Avatar
January 10, 2022 at 3:33 PM
great example, Michelle.
Horsman Avatar
January 10, 2022 at 6:33 AM
This is lovely, Michelle, a true star indeed.
Allison Avatar
January 7, 2022 at 4:33 PM
what a super epitaph, will have to see if my muse will behave and I can get inspired to write:-) hugs Jan xx
Scragg Avatar
January 7, 2022 at 11:10 AM
This is beautiful. What a lovely theme to think of in honour of ones who have sadly passed away over this past year.
Messina Avatar
January 5, 2022 at 5:17 PM
Lovely, Michelle. She will be missed for sure. Thanks for the example. Happy New Year! Hugs Charlie
Chunn Avatar
January 4, 2022 at 7:38 PM
She was truly a treasure and will be missed by all who had ever seen her. A nice tribute to a wonder entertainer. Thanks Michelle.
Peck Avatar
January 4, 2022 at 8:42 AM
I'm so glad you wrote a goodbye to Betty White. She brought so much laughter, warmed our hearts. But, like RBG, she couldn't live forever. She gave it a good try!
Daniel Avatar
January 4, 2022 at 5:27 AM
A lovely epitaph for quite a famous person, I can assume from the comments below:) great write, Michelle:)
Cunningham Avatar
January 3, 2022 at 2:54 PM
I wasn't familiar with her Michelle but from what I read on the news she was a very popular lady. Happy New year to you. Tom
Brown Avatar
January 2, 2022 at 8:23 PM
Michelle, This is a nice tribute Betty White, I liked her on the "Golden Girls". She was a class act. Happy New Year ~ Debra
Eslinger Avatar
January 2, 2022 at 3:07 AM
Thank you for these lovely lines, Michelle. I felt pain to my spirit when I heard she had passed. Jim knew I would when he told me. Betty was beautiful inside and out. I even rely on the face cream she recommended! Yes, brighter stars, thank you for this, fellow admirer.
Faulkner Avatar
January 2, 2022 at 7:34 PM
The world is a little less golden now but we can keep her memory in our hearts, she did much to make the world better, thank you for your lovely comment~
Wolf Avatar
January 1, 2022 at 9:07 PM
Nice tribute... I think, if I remember correctly, I first saw her appear on the old TV quiz show, 'Password.' She was Allen Ludden (the MC)'s wife. Or maybe I'm confusing her with someone else. At any rate, she was quite the 'golden girl.'
Faulkner Avatar
January 2, 2022 at 7:34 PM
I've seen some clips of her on game shows, she was always a hoot! Truly golden in every way~
Deo Avatar
January 1, 2022 at 10:56 AM
Condolences dear Michelle. Heartfelt Godspeed. She inspired billions, women & men. Shalom shalom
Faulkner Avatar
January 1, 2022 at 3:28 PM
I never knew her personally but she touched my life and millions of others, thank you for your kind comment
Romios Avatar
January 1, 2022 at 10:14 AM
What a great life she had..Zowie...to live so long with a smile and talent. Awesome Pangie
Faulkner Avatar
January 1, 2022 at 3:28 PM
Very true, she will be missed by many, thank you for commenting
Leffanta Avatar
January 1, 2022 at 10:11 AM
Reminds me of one of Lindsay Laurie's poems, "Who wants to live to be 100? Everyone who is 99!" Your tribute was well earned! Hau'oli makahiki hou! Aloha!
Faulkner Avatar
January 1, 2022 at 3:27 PM
I thought for sure she would make it to 100 - thank you for your comment, Rico~
Y. Avatar
January 1, 2022 at 8:29 AM
Hi Michelle, What a lovely tribute to “ our” golden girl. She was such a classy and funny lady. She was so close in to 100. RIP Betty. Michelle thanks for sharing such a write-Alexis
Romios Avatar
January 1, 2022 at 10:14 AM
Ditto, Alexis, Pangie
Faulkner Avatar
January 1, 2022 at 8:33 AM
She was one of a kind, thank you for your visit and comment, Alexis, and happy new year
Poet Avatar
December 31, 2021 at 8:40 PM
Michelle, your epitaph is as beautiful as the person who inspired it. She was such a wonderful Lady! From the deep of my heart, I wish you and your family a happy, healthy, and prosperous new year 2022. May God bless you
Faulkner Avatar
January 1, 2022 at 8:25 AM
Thank you kindly, and Happy New Year to you as well~
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