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The Dance

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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The dance. exists all around us. It is within all living things. It is the rivers flowing arms around the earth. Simple like mornings' dew, but impossible at the same time. Its name bewilders the tongue while it breaks the mind. This place of smoke where thoughts become clear. A space null of time. Where ideas are silent and thoughts are still. This is the space where we write a masterpiece the hundredth time again.

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Bill Baker

Date: 2/26/2024 6:56:00 PM

Love the photo, Sara, and the poem is excellent. You give us imagery and intrigue. A pleasure to read your meaningful poetry. Bill

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 2/27/2024 4:47:00 AM

thank you for your meaningful and loving comments, hubby. Wishing you a day filled with creativity and hope,

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 2/26/2024 1:26:00 PM

This poem has a scientific beauty. I think of string theory. The dance of string theory makes everyone different.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 2/26/2024 5:53:00 PM

oh, thanks for those insightful words...I hadn't thought of string theory but I can see it now. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. Have a great evening, hugs, Sara

Jay Narain

Date: 2/26/2024 10:18:00 AM

Little philosophical for me, but well written.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 2/26/2024 5:53:00 PM

thanks for stopping by Jay...appreciate your kind words.

Smita Kulkarni

Date: 2/26/2024 10:15:00 AM

Beautifully expressed Sara!!

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 2/26/2024 5:53:00 PM

thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments. Have a great evening, Sara

Ink Empress

Date: 2/26/2024 9:27:00 AM

Wow how gorgeous is this, so. Ethereal and descriptively mesmerizing imagery too throughout! I loved the flow of your well crafted lines especially “ It is the rivers flowing arms around the earth.” So creative! And so artistic! And so profound and true too. If we look and listen to the voice and song within you will find the dance around and within us, closer than what we search for! Pleasure reading this: so well articulated and delivered. A fave this is again for me. Sending you light

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 2/26/2024 5:59:00 PM

your comments were poetic, profound, and meaningful to me, especially "you will find the dance around and within us, closer than what we search for!" Your comment reminded me that we are kindred spirits, and I'm grateful for your visit and enthusiasm. I'm humbly grateful for the fave as well. Have a pleasant evening, hugs, Sara

Sotto Poet

Date: 2/26/2024 7:02:00 AM

Sara, your writing is truly remarkable and deeply appreciated. It often feels as though we are merely instruments for the universe's wonder, with its mix of peril and splendor. Your inspiration reminds us that we are the guardians of its enchantment, and you certainly bring that to life in your work.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 2/26/2024 5:58:00 PM

dearest Sotto--your comments touched my heart and spoke to my soul, especially 'we are the guardians of enchantment.' Those words are beautiful and meaningful to me. I'm grateful for your visits and your wonderful insights. Have a splendid evening, your poetess friend in Texas, Sara

Vijay Pandit

Date: 2/26/2024 6:53:00 AM

Yes indeed--the joy of being is all around us. Nicely delivered inspiring thoughts.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 2/26/2024 5:56:00 PM

thank you, Vijay. I'm humbly grateful for your visit.

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 2/26/2024 5:16:00 AM

thus entwined with universal mind ~ loved this write, Sara dear, keep the muse flowing

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 2/26/2024 5:56:00 PM

I agree with your 'thus entwined' comment. I'm grateful you liked my poem...and yes, I'll keep the muse flowing. I appreciate your encouragement. Color me grateful :-)

Yann Rolland

Date: 2/26/2024 5:13:00 AM

the universe is wonderful, full of dangers and beauty, your inspiration touched me dear Sara

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 2/26/2024 5:55:00 PM

oh wow, thank you Yann! I'm grateful my inspiration touched your heart...that's meaningful for me. Enjoy your evening, Sara

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 2/26/2024 4:29:00 AM

Beautiful. I love this, Sara. God bless you with love, prayers, Gina

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 2/26/2024 5:54:00 PM

thank you, Gina...grateful for your visit and your thoughtful comments. hugs and prayers, Sara

Daniel Caplin

Date: 2/26/2024 4:17:00 AM

Hi Sara. so cleverly written , enjoyed and appreciated , sometimes I feel we merely facilitate the pen , that we are the hosts of it's magic , and you certainly create that.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 2/26/2024 1:33:00 PM

thanks for visiting, Daniel. I'm grateful for your comments...I agree, sometimes I feel as if I'm just facilitating the pen. Well said, kind sir. Have a splendid evening, Sara