A Man Called Marion Poem by Kim Barney
A Man Called Marion
Poor old Marion Morrison,
He had a woman's name,
And yet Marion Morrison
Did rise up to great fame.
In Hollywood he was a star
And many movies made.
His fame has spread both near and far;
His mem'ry won't soon fade.
He often had a cowboy role
Or soldier or big boss.
More oft than not his fav'rite spot
Was riding on his hoss.
Oh, let me tell you just in case
I'm driving you insane:
Marion Michael Morrison:
You knew him as John Wayne.
Good one Kim. As a fan of the Duke, I've pilgrimaged to his birthplace in Winterset, Iowa a few times. I recommend it to every fan. Thanks for remembering him.
Winterset, Iowa? Sounds cold for some reason. I'll try to remember that the next time I travel though Iowa. Thanks, Smoky.
I actually knew that John Wayne's given name was Marion. An excellent poem, with great rhyming.
when i think of big Hoss.. i think of the Ponderosa, when i think of big boss i think, ....i think, .... i think... i have no rhyme but Sammy Sosa!
:) I didn't know John Wayne's real name was Marion Michael (or Robert) Morrison.. and - although I'm late - congrats for having it selected as member poem of the day!
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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I am lover of Wayne and his movies. Didn't know his original name was Marion Michael Morrison. Good poem, Sir, and you go with a 10.
Thank you, Madathil. I'm always glad to be a disseminator of knowledge. It comes from my 40 years of being a teacher.