Pink Roses Rested In Her Hands

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    Pink Roses Rested In Her Hands

    "UPA GUESS WHO CHALLENGE"

    she was born in L.A., California
    near the vast Pacific Ocean
    her mother was insane .. gave her away
    no dad to be seen .. nor heard of
    she'd the most innocent blue eyes
    copper blond hair .. poor young lass
    how was she to know
    she'd become a mere plaything in life
    her nude pictures appeared in a gentleman's magazine
    most desired pin-up girl .. ever in the world
    every mans dream fantasy
    she'd modeled .. played roles in film
    her unique, feminine beauty scorched the silver screen
    she'd married James .. then Joe .. and Arthur
    none were to stay
    formed her own production company
    filmed "Bus Stop" in Phoenix, Arizona
    moved to New York .. red carpets galore
    she's remembered well
    high heel stuck in a sidewalk grate
    her skirt .. the wind had blown .. high above her head
    cameras flashed incessantly
    she sexily sang her own version
    an intimate 40th Happy Birthday for the President
    she'd dated the likes of Marlon Brando and Milton Berle
    Sinatra had given her emerald earrings
    shared her last birthday at Trader Vic's
    when last seen she was exquisitely adorned
    In a green Pucci dress .. green scarf about her neck
    before leaving .. she'd received a tender, loving kiss
    pink roses rested in her hands

    "Guess Who Challenge"

    Standing Bear
    April 2009


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    Krystle commented on Pink Roses Rested In Her Hands

    03-02-2011

    Wow My Cousin would love this piece!! She Loves Marilyn Monroe Very much! I will have to share this with her! Wonderful write! I think this was very well done!!
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    StandingBear

    03/04/2011

    Great! Please do share this piece with Your Cousin!! It was a Challenge write from a now closed poetry group, UPA. I enjoyed writing it and i'm glad you enjoyed it!!Thank you for reading and your kind comments!!

    koolmom0 commented on Pink Roses Rested In Her Hands

    12-22-2010

    The beautiful Marilyn Monroe, this is an awesome write about her Bear...I love it...:) Rita
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    StandingBear

    12/22/2010

    Glad you enjoyed, Rita....this challenge write I attempted to shed mostly positive light upon our dear, sweet Marilyn, even though she'd a tarnished image many have no idea of....Ty, Bear

    Shadowwalker commented on Pink Roses Rested In Her Hands

    12-19-2010

    Marilyn Monroe. I enjoyed this one greatly. Lets you think about her last days before her death. ty
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    StandingBear

    12/22/2010

    Yes, she was a living doll and forever a legend, even though she hit bottom on occasion during her highlighted, brief life. ty

    Charlie23 commented on Pink Roses Rested In Her Hands

    09-06-2010

    I knew it was Marilyn before I read more than just a few lines.... well done - great writing!
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    StandingBear

    09/11/2010

    Thank you Charlie, it was a fun write!

    stellar commented on Pink Roses Rested In Her Hands

    07-24-2010

    wow...I'm really amaze by your narration because it holds attention,,,love it,,,this is image is sooo poetic...Her skirt .. the wind had blown .. high above her head...i love the irony again...from the first I kind of think that the lass' fate will be just like an ordinary whore...and then she rose to stardom and i kind of expect that she will maintain it and then comes the surprising end...It made me realize that our childhood experience somewhat dictates our life later on...on her case, she didn't escape from it...Oh my gosh SB...thanks for this entertaining poem...I like Marilyn though,,,^_^ v
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    StandingBear

    07/25/2010

    Marilyn Monroe was definitely one of a kind! Thank you for visiting and leaving such great comments!

    When power leads man towards arrogance, poetry reminds him of his limitations. When power narrows the area of man's concern, poetry reminds him of the richness and diversity of existence. When power corrupts, poetry cleanses.

    John F. Kennedy (1917-1963) Thirty-fifth President of the USA

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