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PIROUETTES
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autumn, poised, dances,
a ballerina en pointe,
forges leaves to gold,
listens for rustling music,
performs graceful pirouettes~
cherishing her earth-bound gift

crisp leaves swirl and twirl
golden whispers touch the ground 
autumn's grace unfolds 

Poem written for “Tanka-Haiku Poetry Contest,” Oliver Mckeithan, sponsor, July 30, 2025

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Jim Healey

Date: 8/4/2025 9:00:00 AM

Beautiful, vivid description, Sara. Congratulations. Cheers from Canada. Jim

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 8/4/2025 4:48:00 PM

thank you for your kind and congratulatory words, Jim. Cheers to you and your fellow Canadians, Sara

Sara Kendrick

Date: 8/4/2025 8:42:00 AM

Congratulations on this winning work. Way to go. Great to see your name on the winners' list. Sara K

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 8/4/2025 4:48:00 PM

thank you, Sara K, for visiting and for your congratulatory words. You're the best, hugs, Sara

Sotto Poet

Date: 8/3/2025 1:50:00 PM

Back with hearty congratulations on your contest podium win with this beautiful poem.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 8/3/2025 5:41:00 PM

awww, thank you, dear Sotto. Appreciate your return and your congratulatory words. Have a pleasant week ahead, Texas hugs, Sara

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 8/3/2025 10:40:00 AM

Back with Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your fun "PIROUETTES" write again. Have a blessed day with your win...................

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 8/3/2025 5:42:00 PM

thanks for re-reading, Paula. I appreciate your return visit...have a splendid evening, hugs, Sara

Oliver Mckeithan

Date: 8/3/2025 10:32:00 AM

Congrats on your placement in my contest Sara. Wonderful picture to use as a prompt for your excellent entry

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 8/3/2025 5:42:00 PM

thank you for the placement, Oliver. I enjoyed writing for your contest. Appreciate your kind and complimentary words...wishing you a pleasant evening, Sara

Line Gauthier

Date: 8/1/2025 7:33:00 PM

Beautiful personification, Sara ~ enjoyed every line of your poem

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 8/3/2025 5:41:00 PM

thank you, Line. Appreciate your complimentary words.

Sotto Poet

Date: 7/31/2025 1:58:00 AM

Very original use of dancing and landscape connections, particularly in the Tanka and Haiku forms. The impact of your haiku is immense! Sending best wishes for the contest :) - warm hugs

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 7/31/2025 2:58:00 AM

thank you, Sotto, for your insightful comments and for your well wishes. They mean a great deal to me. You're the best! Returning the hugs :-) Sara

Gershon Wolf

Date: 7/30/2025 8:53:00 PM

Lovely double-pls great, Sara. Truly elegant. Dancing Divinely. ~ gw

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 7/31/2025 2:56:00 AM

thank you, Gershon. Your words 'danced' in my heart. enjoy your day, Sara

Bill Baker

Date: 7/30/2025 4:55:00 PM

Nice entry for the contest, Sara. Connecting dance and nature was very creative, especially with a Tanka and a Haiku. Good luck in the contest! Bill

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 7/30/2025 5:36:00 PM

thank you for visiting, Bill, and for your mindful comments and well wishes, du bist der Beste, liebe Sara

Paige Hind

Date: 7/30/2025 2:01:00 PM

Very pretty! "Ballerina leaves" :)

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 7/30/2025 5:36:00 PM

thank you for your sweet comments, Paige...enjoy your evening, hugs, Sara