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The Legend of Melba Toast
by Michelle Close Mills → (All Poetry by Michelle Close Mills)
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A true story, believe it or not!

Folks called her Melba, �The Toast Of The Town� Each night she�d swirl tassels and pasties around, She�d shimmy and shake, as lithe as a snake, charming men to lay their money down. Melba lived the life of a star as the �Toast Of The Town�� after the crowds had gone home, and the lights were turned down. She had glamour, acclaim, greenbacks, champagne, and fame� and her passion for men was renowned. But alas our girl Melba, �The Toast Of The Town� learned life in the fast lane wore prettiness down. Wrinkles and bags turned her into a hag with a face like a clown. One night poor drunk Melba, in a torn ragged gown, stumbled into the sea where she floundered and drowned. Her ship sailed away� heavy price to be paid� for life as �The Toast Of The Town�. Michelle Close Mills �

Reviewed by Mary Quire

Reviewed on March 23, 2005

Truly the final price of fame.

M.Rose

Reviewed by Mitzi Jackson

Reviewed on March 22, 2005

wow sometimes that is just how it goes
sad story/poem
enjoyed it though..........
wow

Reviewed by D May (Reader)

Wow...deeply moving story/poem here. The feel of this and how you did it is great. Perfect time.

Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner

Reviewed on March 21, 2005

Michelle,

Sounds like quite the lady. What a compelling story you weave through your powerful words--thank you!

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla. :(

Reviewed by C. J. Stevens

Reviewed on March 20, 2005

What a fine, rhythmic motion there is to this irresistible poem. And a certain timelessness. An ever true, sad tale, beautifully told; so simply, yet so compellingly.
CJ

Reviewed by Phillip William Allen

Lots to learn from this pen. Whats hot today is cooled by age tomorrow. WTG Michelle

Reviewed by Regis Auffray

A sad but captivating poetic tale, Michelle. Thank you for sharing it. Love and peace to you. Regis

Reviewed by m j hollingshead

poignant read

Reviewed by Kate Burnside

Poignant, well-written, compassionate and tender, Michelle. Her name alone could well depict her whole life story, and sadly hers is not uncommon, I think: one toast, many slices. TY for this.

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes

Thought proviking read Michelle!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by jude forese

Reviewed on March 19, 2005

the toast of the town got burnt ... a moving and well written moral poem ...

Reviewed by Judy Lloyd (Reader)

Sad reflection on a life that was lived in the fast lane but you are correct. A thought provoking write.

Reviewed by Felix Perry

Nice capture of a subjest with a strong morel message underlying the lively words. Good on Michelle

Felix

Reviewed by SHERRY HEIM

This is an epic within itself, Michelle. There were many Melbas, and though the way they met their fate may have differed, most lost their fame as life, gravity and fast times took their toll on them. It is sad how some people will trade their soul for a time of fame. Very nicely written tribute to a woman who is a legend and once was "The Toast of the Town."
Take care,
Sherry

Reviewed by Sue Hess

a sad end to a legend. i guess notoriety and infamy too have their fifteen minutes of fame... good poem