I Am Anaya Poet Sonnet

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Mother's Day Poetry Contest
Sponsor BJ Legros Kelley
1 Place

 

Sonnet For My Mother

       My mother’s eyes of ebony, sparkling stars
           Carefully, she paints her lips' gypsy red
  A cascade of flowing ringlets, her hair shines from afar
     Muscatels quaint flowers, she wore on her head

          Her costume; polka-dot, red and white
   To have spent more time with dance, her regrets
   Her smell unique, perfume is there more delight?
 With my small hands in hers she taught me castanets

         A spirited folklore, so well I know
Flamenco music hath a far more pleasing sound
         I grant I never saw a goddess glow
My mother, when she tapped, stomped the ground

      And yet, by heaven, I think my love as rare
         As any revealed, beyond compare



Mother's Day

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Robert Gorelick June 2, 2022 at 9:31 PM Lovely dedication, well deserved winning, Anaya. Robert I Am Anaya June 5, 2022 at 6:26 PM Thank you, Robert. Your thoughts are much appreciated. I am still lucky to have my mother, healthy and sound!

Andrea Dietrich May 23, 2022 at 1:16 PM What a wonderful tribute poem. She sounds so beautiful. I Am Anaya June 5, 2022 at 2:29 PM Thank you, Andrea. Your thoughts are much appreciated. Your writings give me much to aspire to.

Len Gasun May 15, 2022 at 8:51 PM Such a wonderful and precious dedication to your very beautiful and talented mom my dear friend Anaya. I'm sure your mom will love it. So happy that I found this one to read today and saw it in the winning list. Congratulatiions on your win and this stellar mother's day poem! God bless you and your mom and the rest of your loved ones. Hugs I Am Anaya May 18, 2022 at 1:54 PM Hi, Len what a wonderful comment, she did enjoy it! Thank you and bless you! Hugs

Panagiota Romios May 12, 2022 at 4:14 PM Top notch to me.)))) I used to dance with castantets in eight grade. My Mom had lovely costumes made for me. Daddy kept the taps from my shoes. They are right in my living room, along with toe Shoes and ballet. Dance was always part of my life. I fell last November and broke my thigh in two pieces. My knee is full of metal parts . So after in home therapy, I can walk with a rollator, carefully. Dancing is verboten! A great tribute to your lovely Mom! Pangie I Am Anaya May 18, 2022 at 1:51 PM Hi Pangie, we both share love of music as well. Bossa Nova "Like a lover" Carlos Jobim "The girl from Ipanema" We danced the Argentine dances, with the boots and lassos and mini leather skirts. Greek, all very exciting! OPA! Panagiota Romios May 12, 2022 at 6:40 PM Hi..being born and Fred in Chicago, dance, nalket and ethnic clubs frow like colorful flowers all over the city. So, when I got older~ what group wasn’t I around? Biggest thrill..at a Greek fesitival being the leader of a Greek line dance of over 100 dancers)) was in my glory. A dancer’s heaven. Glad you love dance with a passion. Wondperful meeting yoy, I have a passion for Carnival in Rio! And adore Bissau Nova Music. Pangie Good Night I Am Anaya May 12, 2022 at 5:27 PM Dear Pangie, Thank you, and for your visit today. I admire your courage and perseverance in your healing process. Dance was a big part of my life as well, as you can see Flamenco and folklore with Ballet Folklorico de Esteban Coronado. Better therapies these days! Anaya

Valsa George May 6, 2022 at 9:02 PM As the word 'Gloria' denotes glory, I assume that your mother too was glorious in many ways. In the picture she looks so beautiful in the polka dot dress. Talented in dance and music, you must have inherited some of her talents . A lovely tribute to your mother, dear Anaya. I Am Anaya May 7, 2022 at 7:53 AM Valsa, your nice thoughts are always welcome. I am so lucky I still have her! Have a nice one!

Anil Deo May 6, 2022 at 7:30 PM Happy Mother's Day. A beauty to cherish. God loves unique, too. Bless u, Dear One I Am Anaya May 8, 2022 at 7:29 PM You are unique Anil. Thank you. Shalom shalom, my friend! Happy Mother's Day! Anaya

Caren Krutsinger May 5, 2022 at 11:28 AM So beautifully penned; I am sure your mother loves this one! I Am Anaya May 9, 2022 at 4:55 PM She adores it and these times we spent together. Best days of our lives! :) Thank you, Caren...I Am Anaya

Bj Legros Kelley May 3, 2022 at 9:01 PM Thank you Anaya, for your wonderful tribute of your amazingly talented mother, and the honor that you so wonderfully penned! Now that the contest is finished, I see the gorgeous photo of her, she is incredibly beautiful! Your sweet memories are an absolute treat <3 You honored her very well. May she and you be blessed with a wonderfully happy Mother's Day. Congratulations! I Am Anaya May 4, 2022 at 8:05 AM I am glad my message of appreciation and love and gratitude transcended this particular poem. Thank you for my placement, BJ Legros!

Indiana Shaw May 2, 2022 at 8:11 AM What an amazing spirited mother, Anaya, lovely fiery eyes there, and I can see where you get your lovely hair from now, I just love the spirit of Flamenco dancing, how lucky are you, indeed a sonnet for Gloria, no less, a lovely mother tribute, blessings . . . : ) I Am Anaya May 2, 2022 at 11:34 AM I am lucky I still have her. Thank you for your thoughtful comment, Indiana, have a nice day! Hugs

Rico Leffanta April 29, 2022 at 11:26 AM Nice write! Good to have a mother who can dance! Lucky you! Good luck in the contest! Aloha! I Am Anaya April 30, 2022 at 8:19 AM I am lucky I still have my mother. Thank you, Rico, Aloha!

Harry Horsman April 28, 2022 at 10:43 PM Lovely dedication, good luck in the contest. I Am Anaya April 30, 2022 at 8:18 AM Harry, so nice to see your face, thank you, and have a nice weekend