Veronica Lake

November 14th – Veronica Lake’s birthday.  In 2013 there is 91 years since she was born.


Veronica Lake – Hollywood actress of 1940s, beauty, celebrity, star.
She had succeeded to an extent, although she had not reached too far.
Veronica’s career declined over the years and she lost her popularity,
Despite the fact she had possessed artistic talent, ability, individuality.

Nan, Sally, Dora, Ellen, Dolores, Janet, Connie, Valerie, Candy, Joyce…
Since young age Veronica learned acting and made it her career choice.
Dorothy, Susan, Elaine, Abby, Paula, Judy, Nancy, Letty, Mary, Teddy…
To play roles offered to her Lake was excited, gifted, skilled and ready.

Veronica was known for film noirs, comedies, thrillers, television, stage.
Since she had gone, she left a legacy behind turning her Hollywood page.
Despite life’s challenges, adversities, she made contribution, her share
To Hollywood film industry, WWII efforts, she did not hesitate but dared.

Lake had appealed as sexy, feminine, charming, chic, stylish, enigmatic.
She might be difficult to work with, being short tempered or dramatic.
Lake struggled with, battled a mental health condition most of her life.
She’d concentrate on her career and family, while unsuccessfully strive.

Her family, personal life had ups and downs, a few children, marriages.
Veronica attempted overcoming her ongoing ordeal, daily challenges.
Sadly, after she withdrew from Hollywood, Lake lived or led a lonely life.
Unfortunately, she deteriorated, and in the alcohol she’d drawn or dive.

November 14th – birthday of Veronica Lake, Hollywood entertainer, muse,
Who would inspire, cheer, exude exuberance and new film genre introduce.
Remembered as once happy, driven, friendly person, glamorous super star,
Lake’s legacy, beauty and talent had imprinted in film history above the par.


Copyright©2013 Mila Alper


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