News flash! The ending of a dream;
How sad for she who sang “Jolene”:
Death of her soul mate called Carl Dean
At eighty-two…
Though she has garnered worldwide fame
Her “Nine to Five” won’t be the same…
Now Dolly Parton’s long, long reign
Is tinged with blue.
This backwoods gal found love and care
From discreet husband, always there
Though never would he limelight share;
She stole the show!
As her career takes up first place
She lives life at a cracking pace
Not adding to the human race;
Hard choice, I know.
We think of her with piled-up hair
Hour-glass figure, in the glare
Of the spotlight, standing there
So self-assured;
But now the task that lies ahead
Is wrapped around with broken thread
As he with whom she was long wed
Is with the Lord…
(c) Poet in the woods 2025
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