Caren Krutsinger Poet Free verse

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.

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Kim Rodrigues July 28, 2021 at 1:07 PM They were the stars of the day. So many classics we see pass away. Caren Krutsinger July 28, 2021 at 8:29 PM I recall them both and smile, loving their voices which I can hear in my head.

L Milton Hankins July 28, 2021 at 8:54 AM Ah, I remember them both fondly...but more so Marilyn. She was so beautiful, so mistreated. Thanks for this poem, Caren. Caren Krutsinger July 28, 2021 at 8:29 PM She was marvelous!

Quoth Theraven July 28, 2021 at 8:04 AM Caren, 'Better yet, Marilyn and Elvis.' -Richard Caren Krutsinger July 28, 2021 at 8:30 PM Best.

Constance La France July 28, 2021 at 7:52 AM Caren, wonderful free verse, well done. I think Elvis and Marilyn were destroyed by their fame and by Hollywood. It is so sad they lost their souls somewhere along the way, their deaths were tragic, if only ... ? ~ love and serenity _Constance Caren Krutsinger July 28, 2021 at 8:30 PM Their innocence was destroyed, and that is what drew us to them.

Paul Callus July 28, 2021 at 3:45 AM You have apyly projected the attraction that young people had for these two icons, Caren! I lived that period, so I'm giving my age away :) Regards // paul Caren Krutsinger July 28, 2021 at 8:31 PM Thank you Paul. I appreciate it.