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dance of red romance floating pink tutu toe dance bruised blue feet in shoes

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Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 1/10/2024 10:07:00 AM

my aunt was a prima ballerina and I was horrified the first time I saw her bruised and blue feet--such a contrast to the beauty and grace of her floating on stage in her tutu. Faving this one, hugs, Sara

Karen Jones
Date: 1/10/2024 10:34:00 AM

Wow what wonderful memories you must have of her dancing! That’s awesome and so honored you faved Sara! I took toe dancing at a young age and quit before it ruined my feet.

Sotto Poet

Date: 1/9/2024 7:15:00 AM

Karen, the poem you wrote is superb. Your words eloquently conjure up the image of a dancer's feet, swollen but exhibiting extraordinary tenacity and elegance.

Karen Jones
Date: 1/9/2024 7:37:00 AM

Thanks Sotto Poet! I am trying and working on forms that I am weak in!

Ink Empress

Date: 1/9/2024 12:00:00 AM

I can see through your words, a ballerinas feet bruised and full of strength and grace. I have nothing but admiration for their elegance. I love how you’ve wrtten this. Especially “ floating pink tutu toe dance“ so beautiful! Sounds like a senryu! Pleasure always reading your work

Karen Jones
Date: 1/9/2024 12:09:00 AM

Thanks Inky!