Bette Davis - The Legend

FineB

Blue eyes and a sharp wit,

 

Eternally the great dame of the silver screen,

 

The day she entered Hollywood she stunned many,

 

On appearance, she was the unlikeliest movie star ever seen.

 

Enchanting women and intimidating men,

 

Defiant and determined she played Hollywood at its own game,

 

A movie CV of unforgettable performances,

 

Victorious Bette was memorable, never one dimensional and the same.

 

In Jezebel, she drove two men to a duel,

 

She schemed in ‘The Little Foxes,’ and ‘The Letter,’

 

She rode the bumpy ride of life in ‘All about Eve.’

 

Her ‘Margo Channing,’ a remarkable performance no one could better.

 

There were endless affairs and numerous failed marriages,

 

Indiscreetly she was betrayed in an intimate biography by her daughter,

 

Her career still excelled into middle age,

 

As she led her victims in ‘The Anniversary,’ to the slaughter.

 

With old age her career endured,

 

Glorious Bette survived the movie goddesses of a by- gone era,

 

Years of smoking ruined her health,

 

Death and cancer beckoned her nearer.

 

In 1984, she sadly died,

 

The legend of Bette Davis lives on and has survived.

 

 

  

  • Author: FineBul (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: February 21st, 2018 07:26
  • Comment from author about the poem: Bette Davis is one of my favourite actresses. Here is a poetic tribute! Enjoy!
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  • Lorna

    "Eve, Eve, Little Miss Evil"............ or "You perfectly foul French upstart" - wasn't she the greatest!

    • FineB

      She was the greatest!

      Thanks for reading Lorna.

      Glad you liked the poem!

      Keep writing
      FineB

    • Michael Edwards

      One of the all-time greats - well written.

      • FineB

        Thank you Michael!

        Much appreciated!

        Glad you liked the poem!

        Keep writing
        FineB

      • Laura🌻

        FineB,
        A great tribute to one
        of the legendaries of
        Hollywood! She was
        one of my favorites!
        I enjoyed the reading!
        Thank you for sharing!

        ~Laura~

        • FineB

          Hi Laura.

          Thank you

          You're welcome.

          The legend that is Bette Davis will never die.

          Keep writing
          FineB

        • Goldfinch60

          Good tribute to a very fine actress.

          • FineB

            Thank you Goldfinch60.

            Keep writing
            FineB



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