She was soft, perfect,
blessed, cursed…
her eyes held the skies
like glittering galaxies.
Her lips were luscious bows
releasing love’s arrows;
her teeth were polished pearls,
small and curved,
always slightly open—
like a sweet, unwilling
shark’s.
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This is just a quick and fun ekphrastic study, based on the amazing drawing of Marilyn (Monroe) at Ken Hallett’s blog (links below). I was actually in the midst of writing a rather long process piece just now, but the Block Editor (which I can’t seem to stop myself from drafting directly into, in spite of knowing the glitches) keeps seizing up on me… it seems to hate when I get long-winded and/or “edit-y” lol. Much like poetic muse… bless that elusive dude 😚🙏✨
Anyway, it is a beautiful work of art, and poem, and relatable commentary as well on the frustrations of the Blockheaditor, as Ken calls it; do check it out, if you haven’t already: Desire (WP Reader link: here).
You’ve really captured that image of Marilyn here with your words, Lia ❤️🤩
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Ahh, bless your heart for that kind compliment, dear Ingrid 🥰🙏💕
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Wow this is beautiful, Lia! The imagery is amazing! Well done 👏💕
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Thanks so much Wardah, very kind as always. I really appreciate it. 😚🙏✨💗
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Of course Lia, take care! 🤗💞
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This is radiant! You always post such lovely words, capturing something fresh.
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Now you’ve made me feel radiant! Thanks so much for this. 🥰🙏💗
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You’re welcome!
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This made me smile! 🤗🤗💙💙
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Yay. Very glad for that. I always loved Marilyn. I think Some Like it Hot was my favourite, with Tony Curtis and Jack Mellon. Very funny. 🤗💕
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A lot of people did! And I have heard a lot about her, unfortunately she was before my time. 😅💙🥂🤗
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Yes. :)) And she was before mine too, believe it or not ;)) 😅🤣
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Ahh! I am sure she was! 😁❤💙🙏
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🤣🤣😚🙏🤓
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