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Alexandra Carr-Malcolm, poetry, portrait, reflection, self image, UK poet, Vivien Leigh, Yorkshire poet
She was a terrier of a woman,
sharp and quick;
just a bit shabby around the edges.
Always practical,
not fashionable,
but more than capable.
She wanted to be Vivien Leigh,
and in her head,
she was…
the mirror says different,
but her eyes are kind.
Make do and mend,
scuffed shoes,
and split ends,
overlooked,
a drab wall-
flower
but her eyes,
are kind…
© Being Vivien 13.03.2013
by Alexandra Carr-Malcolm
Hollywood Gallery ~ Vivien Leigh, 1913-1967 (Photo credit: erjkprunczýk)
Worldly Winds 
… they are …
Hehehe – I didn’t think the eyes were seen through that easily!! 🙂
god, i adore this woman.
Vivien was amazing!
What a terrific poem, Thank you!
Aw thank you Resa 🙂
🙂
yeh she was hot.
thanks
She certainly was!
I want to be Audrey Hepburn 😦 Major sympathy, here
Lily
Lily – you can be Audrey to my Vivien 🙂
Sounds like a deal!
🙂
Wonderful poem…thank you
Aw thank you so much – I am glad you appreciated it 🙂
I wanted to be Vivien too, but ended up more like the Carol Burnett sketch of Scarlett..
I’ve just had to google and watch the sketch – brilliant! I’m sure there’s room for two Viviens 🙂
Makes me want to watch Gone with the Wind again. Vivien was AMAZING as Scarlett.
Oh yes she was!! 🙂
Nice words, love it.
Thank you 🙂
very creative and bravo to both Vivien and you !
Oh thank you! Vivien and I have the day off today 🙂