Burlesque
Upon the aged wooden stage of life a show of Burlesque did played
a grand ballet of lampoon, mockery and imitation fell as the curtain was raised
a farewell performance of Lady Petite and her partner Sir Dapper Galahad
honor and prestige would soon be long forgotten
as the antics appeared full steam
with theatric's divine in a serious life story of a flower swaying in the wind
the stage rolled energy with twirling streamers gripped tight in each hand
and vibrate attire of outfits grand colors splashed and movement superb
I settled in as the show did begin
with the symphony rhythm slowly building at hand
as the ballet played on in graceful shadow
all seemed to go astray
without much notice
the accompanying symphony began a frantic comical display
trumpets blared uncontrolled as each violin screeched in a confusing rage
with symbols crashing and hard notes hammered upon the piano ivory
both dancers scurried to keep up with the maddening musical pace
losing rhythm as the winds built strong with violent crashing waves
laughter filled the theater complete, with smiling warmth on each face
entwined in their silken streamers, a hopeless thought emerge
their feet now unable their bodies entangled
tears of laughter spilled into the streets
crashing about arms and legs in a bind
the audience hunched over unable to breath
the dancers visibly tickled haphazardly rolled of the stage
O' this dramatic travesty
and a delightful one at that!
this graceful flowering performance had turned to a frantic blossoming mess
Burlesque.........................
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Copyright © Rick Parise | Year Posted 2011
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