Bharatnatyam

The lucid flow of her dance
A marriage of mythology and philosophy
Evolution of the soul, body and psyche
I fell into a spiritual trance

The expression of pure joy and beauty
Her subtle actions bloomed along
As she moves to the melodious song
Portraying love, fear, anger and duty

Her dance an illusion on my soul
A blissful state in the air
A snow white swan in prayer
This devdasi with enticing eyes of kohl

Bharatnatyam is a classical dance from of India. This was traditionally performed by 
Devdasis, who were women living in temples.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Brown Avatar
February 24, 2011 at 6:06 AM
Congratulations Tahera, on your well deserved win for your poem in Barbara Gorelick's contest "May I Have This Dance?". Love, Carol
Mehta Avatar
February 14, 2011 at 6:25 PM
Congratulations on the well deserved win in the contest, Tahera
Kendrick Avatar
February 13, 2011 at 4:29 PM
Good educational..Congratulations on your win..Sara
Roberts Avatar
February 13, 2011 at 12:40 PM
this is lovely Tahera, congrats on your well deserved win
Guzzi Avatar
February 13, 2011 at 10:54 AM
Just wonderful, i would love to see this..thank so much for a glimpse into another culture! Light & Love & congrad's
Beck Avatar
February 13, 2011 at 9:05 AM
Well done ! you have gained a much-deserved win in this contest….best wishes….Syd
Sweetheart Avatar
February 13, 2011 at 6:31 AM
Congrats Tahera on your wonderful win in the Dance contest with this exciting entry my dear friend... enjoy a super win with luv ..
Dietrich Avatar
February 12, 2011 at 10:10 PM
Tahara, So many poems I miss no matter how long I stay here, and this was one of them. Glad to see it now and a big congratulations on your well deserved win with this gem.
Pettit Avatar
February 12, 2011 at 9:39 PM
Congratulations to you Tahera. This fine entry ranks among the winners in Barbara's contest.
Gorelick Avatar
February 12, 2011 at 9:01 PM
A beautiful peom..I danced along with her. Congrats on your 3rd in my contest. BG
Sweetheart Avatar
February 4, 2011 at 6:26 AM
Amazing portrait of the dance of India lovingly penned in this piece Tahera... such a moving poem invigorating excitement luv.. good luck in the new contest ... appreciate your sweet and always welcome comments my friend..
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