Marilyn and Elvis

Marilyn and Elvis, iconic, and well-loved, cherished, beloved. Loved and beloved in the same sentence? Only for these two. They both have a vulnerability and a tragic back story Elvis had to live for his twin, Aaron, who died in the womb Marilyn had to reinvent herself, so someone would love her Both unaware of how beautiful they were; neither understanding We who grew up in the sixties wanted to fall in love with them They were both edgy, a bit out there, classically unique, daring. They both caused parents to shudder, and talk. Anyone who can make Ed Sullivan blush is okay with me. They were sex symbols, without trying to be. Okay, Marilyn tried. All Elvis had to do was give you his look. That smoldering look that made you gasp They were our beautiful people, our icons, The ones we all wanted to be; the ones we would be When we grew up. We all aspired to be Marilyn and Elvis. Better yet, Marilyn and Elvis.