Thanks to Marilyn

Her platinum blonde hair,

Thanks to Max Faktor,

Her new nose + chin,

Thanks to Johnny Hyde,

Her new outlook on life,

Thanks to Joe DiMaggio. 

Her immaculate body + curves,

Thanks to her love of food,

Her glorious gowns,

Thanks to Jean Louis, Will Travilla,

Her beautiful face,

Thanks to Gladys Baker. 

Her acting, singing, dancing skills,

Thanks to Strasburg, Hal Schaefer,

Her endless beauty,

Thanks to Norma Jeane, Aunt Ana. 

Thanks for your personality,

Although your beauty is out of this world,

Your personality stands the test of time. 

Thanks for your innocence,

Thanks for the comfort you bring,

Thanks for the good you see in everyone around you,

Thanks for your endless love,

Thanks for your understanding,

Your patience and your self-respect. 

You never stopped trying, you never gave up,

For you Marilyn made who you are and kept it true.

 

Thank you Marilyn.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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