A Jewish girl from poverty,
with outlook quite forlorn:
the facts belie the truth, you see
right here - A Star is Born.
Those early years saw Barbra yearn
attention that was rare.
Her Mother would dismiss and spurn
the gift Babs sought to share.
Somewhere in song she found true gain
to lift and spread her name
and beauty would emerge from plain
to pave her path to fame.
Her Songbird's voice would echo through
her home and leave its mark
with Promises and dreams that grew,
no more Left in the Dark.
For Broadway then would shine its light,
anoint her on the stage.
This Funny Girl with future bright
had swiftly come of age.
She worked with grit to prove her worth,
so Guilty she'd derail
a challenge that had meant the earth,
she knew she dare not fail.
And People loved her style and wit
that dazzled roles she played.
While flying high, she'd never quit-
Don't Rain on my Parade!
She sang of love and poignancy,
Emotion that would stir,
so tenderly her Memory
of life The Way we Were.
And though her heart would often stray
across so many years,
with Brolin* she remains today
in love with No More Tears.
A democrat, philanthropist,
she wages vocal fights
to tear down Walls, aspire, resist
the threat to human rights.
For sixty years or more, her dream
of fame is Evergreen,
A songster who found self-esteem,
still reigns, the diva queen.
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