Moving Right Along Iii

A leap ... jete
a turn ... fouette
in the drama dance
of ballet.
A pas and then
glissade again
choreographed
by the danseuse
in her slippers
steel toed.
Balanced on tarsi strong
beneath her stiff tulle tutu,
she vaults
in an allegro passage
to soar
and interpret the tale.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Mendoza Avatar
October 19, 2009 at 12:32 PM
Thanks for your warm comments on my poem. As for your poem. . . a ballet of words and images, soaring in languid grace. Enchanting!
Brown Avatar
September 28, 2009 at 5:35 AM
Sue, were you once a ballerina? Or do you love the ballet? Splendid writing. Love, Carol
Sheart Avatar
September 27, 2009 at 8:58 AM
Hi Sue Oh how I love the ballet. Nut cracker is one I take in every year! You capture the heart of the ballerina so beautifully! Love this. Thanks for sharing hun. Love Light Truth Patricia
Tres Avatar
September 26, 2009 at 11:53 PM
Nice use of poetry. I like the idea of using french
Mchugh Avatar
September 26, 2009 at 11:44 PM
Your words are strong and envoke a sense of time passing. Very beautiful, Sue.
Canady Avatar
September 26, 2009 at 8:50 PM
Very Nice... I See The Ballerina Moving with all her might... (smile) especially that moment, when she's suspended in mid-air (Nice) MoonBee
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