Garbo

Garbo

A Poem by Kelly Scheppers
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...a Hollywood classic

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Garbo

 

 

She was

the ever beautiful Marguerite

in “Camille”,

the doomed courtesan

with a glow

that propitiously shone

about her

 

dubbed,  the Swedish sphinx

she rose from the silent era

luminous and breathtaking

flawless and transcendent,

with eyes

you could fall into

 

It was the nineteenth century

and Garbo was dressed

in a bustle of sequined gowns,

with a flowering camellia

to her waist.

 

and that is how I’ll remember her…

 

a Hollywood classic

who was more Garbo

than Greta

 

luminous and breathtaking,

divine for all eternity.





 

 

© 2017 Kelly Scheppers


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What a fine dedication. Written with feeling and admiration. Well done, nice piece.

Posted 6 Years Ago


Kelly Scheppers

6 Years Ago

It's very special to me and will remain so. I knew it, right after writing it. Thank you so much!
You describe her so well. She was so beautiful, in so many ways. A distinctive icon of her day, there are very few of her stature today.

Posted 7 Years Ago


Kelly Scheppers

7 Years Ago

So glad you read this one, Dave! Indeed, she was everything you said and more. Thank you so much!
Dave

7 Years Ago

You are very welcome.
Propitiously.

I love Greta Garbo.

I still drown
in the memory
of her eyes.

I have a gif
where she
gives me

eternal kisses.

Posted 7 Years Ago


Kelly Scheppers

7 Years Ago

...oh, how cool! Thank you so much for visiting me today, Alan! x
That’s truly lovely, Kelly. As much as I’m a fan of Garbo I’ve never seen her in “Camille.” I’ll always remember her in Queen Christina – and especially that iconic final scene when she stands as a silent figurehead at the bow of the ship bound for Spain. Sigh! She still inspires as she certainly did here. I’ll definitely have to see Camille now!

Posted 7 Years Ago


Kelly Scheppers

7 Years Ago

I think it was the photo that really propelled me into writing this. I came across it after watchin.. read more
I use to think of Jack Nickelson in his wild and wooly ways as something we both shared. The affinity understood, the poem elegant and the women, herself, shinning through all eternity.

Love,
Al

Posted 7 Years Ago


Kelly Scheppers

7 Years Ago

...you have such a sweet soul, my friend!
A nice ode to a person and time almost forgotten, thanks for the nice comment, nice to meet you too.

Posted 7 Years Ago


Kelly Scheppers

7 Years Ago

...thank you so much, Rene!
I have to agree with Lydia. You seem to have a beautiful old soul and relate to those famous actresses of yore that were just one of a kind. Your words flow off the page and the image you create is simply breathtaking.

Posted 7 Years Ago


Kelly Scheppers

7 Years Ago

It was all Garbo. After watching her in "Camille", then finding this photo, I had all the inspirati.. read more
Kelly, you truly are an old soul. You appreciate the great actresses from back in the day. What a precious tribute this is...and a deserving one. Lydi**

Posted 7 Years Ago


Kelly Scheppers

7 Years Ago

I seem to relate more to that time - especially the clothes the women used to wear. The long pencil.. read more
Beautiful to the end. She was the epitome of class in an era of class. Your poem stands out, much as she did. Good write, Kelly

Posted 7 Years Ago


Kelly Scheppers

7 Years Ago

...so flattered by that, Ted. Thank you!
You absolutely could fall into those eyes, she was breathtaking though! What a stunning tribute, so elegantly done! R xo

Posted 7 Years Ago


Kelly Scheppers

7 Years Ago

...she was, wasn't she? Thank you, Rach! x

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Kelly Scheppers
Kelly Scheppers

San Diego, CA



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