Sense Sonnet - Pumper

Elizabeth Taylor

Elizabeth Taylor, you were
Truly a golden movie star.
One of the few who would endure
From times that were to times that are.
You gave us great roles on the screen,
But your best role was being you,
Gusto glamor on the world scene.
Some tales were stretched, but most were true.
Ups and downs with your health and men.
The tabloids kept us up to date.
But comparing you now to then
Seemed at times too cruel a fate.

Elizabeth Taylor, you are
Shining brightly, a heaven's star.