Like Gable

Paternal and protective with Harlow,

Sinewy and sensuous with Crawford,

He had the means to make a woman glow

With that singular talent he offered.

His suaveness and strength are stuff of legend –

His hands could swiftly steady any storm

Troubling her whether real or imagined –

He would protect her, keep her safe and warm.

Those were days of black and white, to be sure,

But just press these buttons – you’ll activate

Each tone and tint you need to reassure

Me, make the past and present separate.

Yes, should you any time feel unable

All you need to do is think like Gable.

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Tallulah's picture

Love

the old black and whites ....on a side note, I once read that kissing Gable was not something desirable as they say he had bad breath ...lol

RudyPoetryCollections's picture

Ahhhhh

Probably too much steak and onions. 

 

Crawford more or less said he was a bit overrated, but yet she also spoke of him reverently, and they always wound up in bed together for the duration of their lives.