Nostalgic Grace

A picture perfect of white muses on the toes of time
Ephemeral youthful grace surrounded by the darkest background
A dusty album closed and saved for other curious eyes...



for Rick Parise's Contest " May I Have This Sijo Dance"
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Haick Avatar
June 3, 2011 at 10:16 AM
Warm congratulations on your fine win in the contest, Iolanda! I'm enjoying all the different "views" captured in the picture. Hope all is well! Love, Annalise
Mehta Avatar
June 1, 2011 at 10:16 AM
Many congrats Iolanda on notching up big win in ^Rick's contest with this beautiful imagery. Luv & best wishes - Hitendra Mehta
Brown Avatar
June 1, 2011 at 6:33 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved win in ^Rick's Sijo contest Iolanda. Love, Carol
Dietrich Avatar
May 31, 2011 at 7:24 PM
WOW, Iolanda. I don't think I read this one before. THis is simply wonderful. One of the best for sure! Ephemeral youthful grace/ white muses on toes of time/ what lines!! Congratulations on this much deserved win.
Mehta Avatar
May 31, 2011 at 6:36 PM
Congratulations on the win in the contest, Iolanda,
Richards Avatar
May 31, 2011 at 4:35 PM
I love the idea of the photo was from a dusty album! Nicely done, Iolanda!! Congratulations!
Dietrich Avatar
April 5, 2011 at 3:05 PM
This poem has a grace about it just like those pretty dancers, Iolanda! Great entry.
Richards Avatar
April 5, 2011 at 7:57 AM
Oh ! I love that last line, especially!! This is great!! (So glad to hear you are doing better these days, Iolanda! I've had you in my thoughts and prayers!)
Brown Avatar
April 5, 2011 at 7:05 AM
Thank you for sharing your magnificent poetry Iolanda. I enjoyed reading it and hope to read more of it soon. May you always find the inspiration to continue with your writing endeavors. Ther best to you in the contest and always. Love, Carol
Gorelick Avatar
April 5, 2011 at 6:28 AM
Very creative...love it. BG
Mehta Avatar
April 5, 2011 at 6:23 AM
A nice perspective reading the picture , Iolanda
Wilson Avatar
April 5, 2011 at 1:39 AM
Just beautiful! love,Deb
Delacroix Avatar
April 4, 2011 at 10:52 PM
Very well done, Iolanda! Loved the descriptions. Good luck in the contest! And thank you for your kind comments on my latest, my friend, much appreciated. Love, Caroline.
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