Ballerina

Ballerina A dainty dancer statue graces a busy pathway Grace on perfect point for all to see Heaven’s music beats in her heart every day Clear crystal happiness begs me to dance her way In summer’s lilting arabesque with lady bugs and bees A dainty dancer statue graces a busy pathway I flow in cadence with the joy of her ballet As springtime daffodils dance with me Heaven’s music beats in her heart every day She pirouettes as golden leaves swing and sway I follow her steps in the dance of scarlet trees A dainty dancer statue graces a busy pathway I twirl with her in swirling snowflake play When winter leaves a frosty filigree Heaven’s music beats in her heart every day Through every season she begs me dance fall to May To leap and laugh with her in the dance of life Heaven’s music beats in her heart every day A dainty dancer statue graces a busy pathway 1-22-22 Contest; V Poems Sponsor: Constance La France “V” form chosen - Villanelle Dedicated to my granddaughter on her sixteenth birthday There is a bronze statue of a little ballerina on the mall at the Old Orchard Mall. This statue is the source of my inspiration for this poem.

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/24/2022 10:23:00 AM

what a joyful beautiful villanelle. did it win? I hope so!!

Sam Kauffman
Date: 11/26/2022 9:34:00 AM

Hi Andrea! Thank you so much my friend. This statue does exude joy. I hadn't thought about it before but you are so right and I am so glad that came through. Unfortunately this poem wasn't on the winners list. But my joy came when I saw my granddaughter's smile. Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Sending you blessings in this holy season!

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 11/23/2022 12:54:00 AM

Beautiful. I love it! Awesomeness in every thought, word, idea... Sure its a winner. God bless you so. Love always, Gina

Sam Kauffman
Date: 11/26/2022 9:32:00 AM

Gina, thank you so much! This bronze statue has always reminded me of my granddaughter. It just seemed a natural for a poem. I am so glad you liked it - made my day! Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving! Sending you blessings of this holy season dear friend!

Deb M

Date: 11/22/2022 3:36:00 PM

So lovely Sam and Im sure your granddaughter is really impressed and happy with it…..Debx

Sam Kauffman
Date: 11/22/2022 5:38:00 PM

Thank you so much Deb. I am hoping she will like it. The statue has always been such a symbol of joy for me. Sending you blessings of joy!

L Milton Hankins

Date: 11/22/2022 12:45:00 PM

Wonderful tribute both to the statue and to your sixteen-year-old granddaughter. I had a long texting session with one of my granddaughters this morning. It was so rewarding.

Sam Kauffman
Date: 11/22/2022 12:57:00 PM

Thank you so much Milt! What a very special Thanksgiving Week treat! Granddaughters are indeed special. Our youngest and his family are here for Thanksgiving and a couple of family birthdays. It is with deep sadness that I will not be able to celebrate any of the holiday with our complete family as last week I tested positive. Feeling good. I keep hoping each day I will see a negative test. Prayers would be most appreciated! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving filled with blessings.