Hard to believe she’s been gone that long. But whether you believe that Marilyn Monroe took her own life–the “official” record–or was murdered, there’s no doubt that she affected us all in some profound way. Us being those who grew up on the peripheral of her stunning life. All seem to agree on one unsettling fact: her life was tragically short and unfulfilled.
I’m reminded, here, of Elton John’s emotionally astute lyrics. She was, indeed, much like a “candle in the wind.” How utterly sad that she was so loved by her fans, and yet that love wasn’t enough to save her. As if it was just slightly out of reach, just beyond her ability to grasp.
If all the collective prayers and adoration could reach her now, she would be comforted by the knowledge that her life held purpose.
Bless you, Norma Jean.