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Afterglow
She glows on the silver screen
On celluloid, a perfect queen
Soft focus for her face's flaws
Defects from an unknown cause
But she retired long ago
Lost some of that stellar glow
Now loathe to looking in the mirror
Each wrinkle bringing forth a tear
I prefer her when she's real
No further effort to conceal
A star continuing to shine
I dry her eyes, and pour the wine.
On celluloid, a perfect queen
Soft focus for her face's flaws
Defects from an unknown cause
But she retired long ago
Lost some of that stellar glow
Now loathe to looking in the mirror
Each wrinkle bringing forth a tear
I prefer her when she's real
No further effort to conceal
A star continuing to shine
I dry her eyes, and pour the wine.
Published 14th Jun 2018
Author's Note
Photo of Marlene Dietrich
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14th Jun 2018 6:18pm
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14th Jun 2018 11:28pm
I agree with you Sir Crow, it's much more beautiful to age naturally. Rather than a once-was attitude enjoying each stage of beauty and character development. I really enjoy how you express your unique love for film. Bravo!
14th Jun 2018 11:32pm
Thanks, Gahdess. I'm glad you enjoyed this. I get the feeling you have a detailed love of film yourself. You knew Oliver Reed in that pic with "Grandier," after all. Impressive!
15th Jun 2018 1:29am
I do love film. I wish classic films were more available to show my kids. Some of my favorites are from other countries..."Cinema Paradiso" is one of my all time favorites perhaps because it is a love affair with the movies.
