Jack Webster Poet Free verse

The Dancer and the Duende, Poems That Paint a Picture 3

The Dancer and the Duende

Red skirt! Lithe body! She dances!
Flagging voluminous curtains of crimson, 
daring the Duende to charge ---
she catches
his face, 
his beard,
his breath;
stealing its petals with her teeth, she spins!
Dared to take it back,
he comes,
seizing the dusk with both hands,
for tomorrow, 

the hibiscus in her hair will be dead.

Poems that Paint a Picture 3, contest
9-22-2017

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James Horn October 8, 2017 at 6:37 AM How is this quinceanera. Poem is great and love its content. Jack Webster October 8, 2017 at 6:50 AM It's not quinceanera.There is no flamenco, latin(o/a), or hispanic tag option. Quinceanera was the only latin-specific tag the site offered, so even though it is inacurrate specifically, it was the only way to tag it in a way that was latin-culture oriented. I might have overlooked a better tag option. if you find a better one, please let me know; I'm happy to use it.

Susan Ashley September 27, 2017 at 2:57 PM Back again Jack to offer you my congratulations on your placement with your lovely poem. Jack Webster September 28, 2017 at 11:28 AM thank you, Suan. You too!

Constance La France September 26, 2017 at 1:16 PM Jack, I love this poem, CONGRATULATIONS! Jack Webster September 27, 2017 at 7:21 AM thank you, Broken Wings!

Robert Lindley September 26, 2017 at 10:08 AM CONGRATS ON YOUR WIN.. Jack Webster September 27, 2017 at 7:21 AM thankyou, Robert!

Vijay Pandit September 26, 2017 at 7:13 AM Congrats Jack! Jack Webster September 27, 2017 at 7:20 AM thank you Vijay!

Susan Ashley September 23, 2017 at 8:37 PM A beautiful, intense write Jack. Good luck in the contest! :) Jack Webster September 23, 2017 at 9:03 PM thank you, Susan :)

Vijay Pandit September 22, 2017 at 3:25 PM Very effective short poem that describes the painting well--best wishes Jack for a win! Jack Webster September 22, 2017 at 4:02 PM yes; it could have been longer, perhaps. I wanted to capture the physical and emotional tension of the dance. Was worried the energy of a longer version might begin to sag or lose its freshness. Ill have to keep experimenting at home just for fun.