Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon, my Darlings. Today’s post is a poetic reflection on the passing of Marianne Faithfull, yet another 60s icon lost to us!   As a lover of her music, story, acting, style, and iconic status in 60s pop culture, I knew I had to acknowledge her passing in an artistic manner when I heard about her death this past Thursday.

Ode to Marianne

by Maranda Wabik

Dancing around with the band

Remembered as the girlfriend of Mick

She was such a lovely songbird to take your hand

Her life was full of memories, many would pick

To have the experiences she did

Never one to pretend

She never hid

Writing her truth

Writing about her trauma

Honesty and integrity

And a life full of intense experience

So many stories to recollect

So many memories to protect

So much love to share

So much pain to spare

So much love 

To carry her on the wings of a dove

Now released from earthly pain

Ready to rest in peace

She will not be forgotten

For her art, for her life, for her story

All will be with us forevermore!

~I hope you have enjoyed this Ode to a great 60s icon.   Are you a fan of her music?  Did you enjoy her acting?   Let me know your thoughts in the comments below!

Note on Image: The image at the top of the post is a lovely photo of Marianne.   I found the picture on https://www.vogue.co.uk/arts-and-lifestyle/gallery/marianne-faithfull-young-photos.

Further Reading, Watching, & Listening

• Faithfull by Marianne Faithfull
• The Girl on the Motorcycle (1968)
• Hamlet (1969)
• As Tears Go By (song)
• Go Away From My World (album)
• Faithless (album)