The White Piano Poem by Hazel Durham

The White Piano

Rating: 5.0


A white piano was your mother's gift to you,
Shining, glistening, a symbol of hope and joy, you never knew,
Your life without your source and your father who didn't want to know, of course,
Your mother so delicate and fragile, couldn't last the extra mile,
Norma Jeane shy and alone, without a home,
You lived in the shadows as you chased the sun,
A photographer captured, a butterfly spirit full of fun and so rare,
Encouraging words, gave you the heart to dare.


Instead of looking at the world from the outside,
Suddenly you fitted into the cosmos,
You soared as the camera, embraced your soul, overcome with loss,
Tough times struggling to become a screen goddess,
Lovers helped you along the way with zest,
Smitten by your childlike charm,
So insecure because you were so pure.


Blossoming into a curvy blonde vision,
You set the screen alight, that was your mission
You now were not alone, but fear tripped you up,
No half measures, pills at your leisure,
No sleep, only dreams of days full of pleasure,
Your quest ended far to soon,
In a lonely, lonely room.


The world was full of gloom, for the tragic loss of Marilyn,
The white piano is stored away, it still plays a heavenly tune eternally,
Your image is everywhere, your song goes on with such iconic steps,
Immortality is yours,
Norma Jeane lives today, in her own unique way.

POET'S NOTES ABOUT THE POEM
I read the life story of Mariln Monroe and its the most amazing biography, i have ever read because she was so human, full of insecurities and fear but she had great courage. She still lights up the world!
COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Karen Sinclair 30 September 2012

Hello Hazel.... this is a lovely tribute to a lady who touches so many people..... she will be adored forever...some like it hot is my favourite film of all time and she is just so stunning in it from start to finish.... im inspired to buy her story now too...really i am.... tyvm karen

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Madhu Mangal Biswas 02 October 2012

Excellent and enterprising Hazel...Oh you write so well! May be not far away from having tenure with Penguine! Keep coming!

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Ramesh Rai 08 October 2012

nice Hazel. keep it up. never get discouraged. whatever u r doing, doing with your own heart and it is always nice. the day will not be far when you will reach the top. Grand.

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Allemagne Roßmann 09 October 2012

Very deep, allusive, descriptive, metaphors, similes, sounds, aura.......the poetry has everything in blended perfection

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Kevin East 01 November 2012

Sad but beautiful, poignant and original...like marylin.

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Castellenas John 15 April 2019

Wonderful poetry to remind us of a kind woman. A amazing poem shared Hazel.

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Kumarmani Mahakul 04 October 2018

Blossoming into a curvy blonde lovers conveyed about full vision of gloomy movement. Tragic loss provokes thought. An amazing poem we revisit again.

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Kumarmani Mahakul 22 October 2017

It is a great tribute to Mariln Monroe, the beauty queen, the gorgeous singer, and the adorable actress who got an premature death which brought a great shock to the peoples of the world. You have inscribed..... The world was full of gloom, for the tragic loss of Marilyn, The white piano is stored away, it still plays a heavenly tune eternally, Your image is everywhere, your song goes on with such iconic steps, Immortality is yours, Norma Jeane lives today, in her own unique way. Beautifully crafted and shared amazingly.10

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Mizzy ........ 21 September 2016

Gorgeous singer and beautiful actress...she achieved much in her short life. This is such a touching dedication born from her life story.... Enjoyed the read and the memories!

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Akhtar Jawad 06 September 2015

Merilyn Munroe ruled the hearts with a broken heart and had to commit suicide. The entire world was shocked. A nice poem on her.....................10

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