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The Blue Danube

The stage was lit like a purple sea. And I, in a soft cloud of toule, so dazzling white and bright. Clutched the velvet curtain, my young girl's heart pounding like a drum Waiting for my soloist dance cue.. Breathing a sigh of relief when it did! In purple satin toe shoes, I made my my grand, yet terrified entrance. And bowed in loving recognition of my audience! Large clusters of violets with velvet ribbons cascading, had framed my face. Then, I gracefully rose in youthful elegance. With the sensation, I was almost flying. Eighty years, those purple shoes do still remain here. Life's moments, magically reflected in sentimental yet joyful, crystalline tears. 11/11/2024

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Elena Eagle

Date: 11/12/2024 7:29:00 PM

A poem with a musical tone and just heartwarming for us to enjoy. Thank you for sharing with us.

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 11/12/2024 11:34:00 AM

Hello Panagiota, You must have been nervous to go onto the stage to perform. I think you did well. Hugs. /Darlene/ xxx

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 11/12/2024 2:26:00 PM

Hello Panagiota, I think you had stage fright. It is normal to have stage fright.Hyou were very busy in your ca career. those were the good old days. Right? Hugs. /Darlene/

Panagiota Romios
Date: 11/12/2024 12:07:00 PM

Inceed it is frightening…my heart was pounding in my chest! I was afraid I eould not do my best. I think one of my relatives, placed a bouquet of roses in my arms with red roses when the recital was over. Made me feel very special. I never lost my love of being on stage. Years later I was a stand up comedienne and also perfomed in Improv theater at Second Cityin Chicago. Loved that. I have no fear of speaking in public. Largest group was 300! Merci,, Pangie xx.my comments are forever long. I love communication. Would love to have my own podcast. Lol

John Read

Date: 11/12/2024 8:32:00 AM

Lovely memories Pangie for a lovely lady God bless. Xx

Panagiota Romios
Date: 11/12/2024 10:58:00 AM

Hi John, dear friend across the pond! How great to see you again! It s a sunny day in Ca. and almost 11 am. Good memories are food for our souls. Yes? Add to that knowing our limitations when we are older. I am not who I was physically, five years ago, when I wrote far more and commented more. I am glad to be alive.I learned gratitude is the only way to fly. So, thank you for being in my life snd replying. Merci. Pangie xx

Tom Cunningham

Date: 11/11/2024 8:58:00 PM

What beautiful memories you have Pangie, I bet it feels like yesterday. Love that piece by Strauss. Tom

Panagiota Romios
Date: 11/12/2024 10:22:00 AM

Right on, Tom! Strauss is awesome, i also like Debussy’s “Afternoon of a Fawn”~ you remind me to listen to classical music again! I grew upin a musical familty that played many instruments at family get togethers. Tney also were great at jokes! I love Gregorian Chant as well. Merci , Pangie xx

Michael Tor

Date: 11/11/2024 6:17:00 PM

Wow Pangie this was so heartfelt and beautiful. What an event for a young lady. Such a wonderful memory to cherish forever. Love this one from you. Thank you to allow me to relive this moment of yours. God bless you...

Panagiota Romios
Date: 11/12/2024 10:37:00 AM

Michael Wish you had been there at this moment of elegance for a young Pangie! I think I sryed to dance witk lessons at age seven…the Blue Danube was at age twelve. I really was nervous that day. This paved the way for mu love of performing. Nothing like entertaining a crowd. I moved on decades later to work at Second City in Improv.and then a stand up comedienne in Chicago and San Francisco. Fun! Metci, Pangie xx

Karen Jones

Date: 11/11/2024 5:50:00 PM

I enjoyed your reminiscent write about your beautiful dancing! What an amazing talent you are Pangie! Thanks for sharing!

Panagiota Romios
Date: 11/12/2024 10:13:00 AM

Ah, Karen! I really thought “Nobody will read this! ‘ It was a wonderful surprise, and glad you took the time to stop by. By the way, i never, never think of myself as amazing, I do mean that. In poetry, I have no confidence. My daughter tells me to knock it off!))) Merci, Pangie xx

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 11/11/2024 3:36:00 PM

What a magical moment it was for you Pangie, you had a wonderful family and youth…. Beryl

Panagiota Romios
Date: 11/12/2024 9:50:00 AM

Beryl, how right on point you are? I wish I had a video of that! Mu cousin, who also was s dancer, was in the audience and said it was beautiful. Well, I cant see myself.-)). But she was encouraging. Great my hiuge family was there. They all are in heaven now. All chilfren in our family had special talents and receivec positive reinforcement.. Merci,,, Pangie xx

Deb M

Date: 11/11/2024 3:02:00 PM

A beautiful poem of sweet reflection Pangie…its obvious from your words the passion and love you had and still have for dance and how alive it made you feel! Do you still put those purples shoes on? Debx

Deb M
Date: 11/11/2024 3:47:00 PM

Hehe your comment made me smile! The men that come with dancing…..l bet you can tell a tale or 10!! Haha

Panagiota Romios
Date: 11/11/2024 3:41:00 PM

Dem..lol. Nope! I was only 11 years old then! Thosebeautiful feet have vanished, bot, you are spot on about my passion for dance! These days, I can no longer dance at all? No! It kills me that I cannot,. I was one who could never sit when music was playing' and, love all kinds of dance! And the men that come with dancing! I am a terrible flirt, too. Hugs, Pangie.