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The day Doris died

People were reminded

of a pretty and charming woman

with a great smile

and a command of song

equal to Sinatra’s.

Called today

the “biggest Hollywood box office star in history,”

She starred in

more silly bedroom farces

than serious dramatic works

belying genuine talent

unrecognized by many.

She said she loved working

and just

“did what they told me to do.”

And those movies

were fun, weren’t they?

Her luck abandoned her

when it came to husbands;

it took her several–

and a gamut of adversity–

before she came into her own person

and found peace

through looking after the welfare

of abused animals.

Que sera, Doris!

You didn’t think that song fit the movie you sang it in,

and it doesn’t really fit here either,

but it’s quite catchy, don’t you think?

So, Que sera, Doris!

You were an iconic part of my world view

when I was coming of age

and, with your parting,

a little piece of me has gone with you . . .

as is true with the passing of anyone

whose life has touched mine

in some meaningful way.

Que sera, Doris!

Thanks for the memories!

You brought joy to many.

You will not be soon forgotten!

Que Sera Sera . . .

Tim Konrad

May 14, 2019