I wrote this poem from the viewpoint of Marilyn Monroe, one of the most misunderstood women in history.
Suddenly Famous is myVoluptuous Figure.
Men chase me women
Want to be me.
Can’t they see that I’m
Alone.
Insecure.
Damned.
Seven.
Year.
Itch.
I’ve been itching my
Entire life.
To escape the banality of
Hollywood.
Damned.
Appearances can be
Deceiving.
Giggles.
Winks.
Kisses.
All of them are
False.
Damned.
Will any ever see
Me?
Or will I always be
A pretty face.
Never respected
Only ogled.
For all my life I am
Damned.