Life Is But a Fleeting Shadow

Life Is But a Fleeting Shadow

By Elton Camp

She exuded sophistication and beauty
Mischievous, yes, but never snooty

With an accent that all loved to hear
To her many fans, she brought cheer

A glamorous life was a role she played
From being in character she never strayed

Famous for being exactly who she is
A vivacious star found in show biz

But time is the fire in which she burned
To remain young & beautiful she yearned

Now, at the age of 95, Zsa Zsa is still alive
To make it through the day she must strive

That decades have passed she can’t hide
But she has a loving husband at her side

Her fantastic beauty has faded away
But sadness when comes her last day

Thanks for the memories, Zsa Zsa Gabor
There exist none like you any more
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Squyres Avatar
January 10, 2013 at 4:18 PM
We all try to escape it, but it comes too quickly ... Beauty skin deep passes soon but not the beauty inside. Nice tribute to a lovely star !!
Henderson Avatar
January 10, 2013 at 1:04 AM
thank you for your poem, It is nice to remember her. I am of that era.
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