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My aunt, Ann Etgen, performing with husband-to-be, Bill Atkinson,

circa 1960, New York City Ballet

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ dancing smooth elegance harmonious, fluid passionate, majestic, rhythmic graceful

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Silent One

Date: 1/24/2024 10:49:00 AM

You have some wonderful memories to look back at.. such old nostalgic photos also.. you are very lucky my friend..

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 1/24/2024 5:44:00 PM

you're right...I do have so many memories...I cherish nostalgia. Before writing poetry, I captured many of those moments in memoir vignettes and other stories, many of which have been published and shared. Color me grateful. Have a splendid evening, Sara

Vijay Pandit

Date: 1/24/2024 6:04:00 AM

Elegant, harmonious--well done, Sara.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 1/24/2024 5:43:00 PM

ahh, thank you Vijay...appreciate your visit and support, Sara

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 1/24/2024 1:40:00 AM

Smooth elegance: describes your poetry so well. Hugs.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 1/24/2024 5:12:00 AM

ahhh, thank you for your compliment, Victor. It means a great deal to me, hugs and blessings, Sara

Yann Rolland

Date: 1/23/2024 11:56:00 PM

i think you know a lot about dance, great poem, enjoyed

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 1/24/2024 5:13:00 AM

thanks for your visit and for your kind words....during my childhood years, I spent endless hours watching my aunt practice and perform. I was in awe of the elegance. enjoy your day, Sara

Gershon Wolf

Date: 1/23/2024 8:57:00 PM

Wow! Do/did you know her well? She looks like a first-class ballerina. ~ Three Left Feet

Paige Hind

Date: 1/23/2024 6:08:00 PM

You are related to all these gifted people, lol. Thanks for sharing!

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 1/24/2024 5:14:00 AM

thanks for stopping by, Paige. Even now, their gifts awe me. At least I think I picked up on the idea of creativity while watching them. hugs for the day, Sara

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 1/23/2024 5:06:00 PM

Ballet is beautiful I appreciate the Cinquain, as well as the photograph of your beautiful and talented aunt.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 1/23/2024 5:16:00 PM

thank you for your visit and for your kind comments. Grateful for you, hugs, Sara