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Ballet Folklorico De Mexico - video /La Bamba-Wedding Dance 
                                     (they tie the knot)

The Red Bow

The red bow was tied; a marriage dance
They fell in love at first glance
The groom and his novia—bride
Only knew what they felt inside
When two hearts who decide
The winding roads of life’s plight 
Prevailing winds take flight 
Blind faith takes its place
A muted warning of losing grace

Echos of freedom’s uncharted change
Anger, jealousy, and pride estrange
Unrequited lover’s inner challenge
A viper’s spiteful poisonous syringe

Coasting to a motionless throttle
Left only a note of evince in a bottle
Floating then anchoring deep in the ocean
The voyage ends, as does devotion
Dour hearts battles vincere
Never more to each other sincere
¿ Salvar el amor?
Betrothed no more
The sea breeze’s goodbye
The red bow is untied


*Save our love?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Fowler Avatar
February 15, 2023 at 7:56 AM
Oh I really enjoyed this one Anaya. I watched the vid twice!
Anaya Avatar
March 1, 2023 at 8:44 AM
Thank you, Linda! A bit of culture and heartbreak, glad you watched it helps to know where I'm coming from.
Horsman Avatar
February 8, 2023 at 5:44 PM
The joy and the sadness, your poetry, ever so elegant, Anaya, even when spiralling down in to doomsday. Harry
Anaya Avatar
February 10, 2023 at 7:18 PM
Memories of times when music and dance filled my childhood, and the famous song "La Bamba" before it's debut by Ritchi Valens, he rocked it! Thank you for your visit and encouragement HH I'm honored!
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February 8, 2023 at 12:38 PM
Bravo Señorita Anaya, an exceptional poem and video to accompany it, yes indeed the magic of the moment does not always last, love comes apart at the seams as the knot unravels itself, A top Poem from a top poet and a Fave, cheers David
Anaya Avatar
February 10, 2023 at 7:09 PM
David gracias for the encouragement! Thank you for your fave and compliment, although I know I'm not, but give it my best! Cheers mi amigo, I am honored :D
Pandit Avatar
February 7, 2023 at 11:07 AM
A beautiful poem on love, Anaya--enjoyed the lively, joyous video.
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February 7, 2023 at 1:15 PM
Vijay! Thank you so much for your compliment, I am honored for your visit, and thank you for watching the video, it means a lot to me ~Anaya
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February 7, 2023 at 9:04 AM
'Tis breathless save, Anaya, with your nice portrayal of the red bow to its finality...Aloha William
Anaya Avatar
February 7, 2023 at 1:14 PM
Aloha William! Thank you so much for your compliment, and visit, I am truly honored! ~Anaya
Buhagiar Avatar
February 7, 2023 at 2:24 AM
Come and hear my music, so different from La Bamba. Yet this is rather sad when two lovers are separated. Great description of modern life.
Anaya Avatar
February 7, 2023 at 8:58 AM
This is the traditional "La Bamba" ~ Ritchi Valens rendition rocked it! He popularized it, the version you know Victor.
Tor Avatar
February 6, 2023 at 9:47 PM
A cultural wedding dance you have shared Anaya with its purpose and opposite there in. Nicely written and I always appreciate your Spanish insight. Thank you for sharing...
Anaya Avatar
February 7, 2023 at 9:51 AM
Thank you.
Parker Avatar
February 6, 2023 at 8:21 PM
The ship of love can go aground despite a passionate launching. ~;o(
Anaya Avatar
February 7, 2023 at 10:04 AM
Wrecked like a sunken Titanic... echos of pangs, no mas margarita's on this cruise! Bon voyage, sweet Arlo
Seeker Avatar
February 6, 2023 at 7:03 PM
Wow! A great write, Anaya, beautifully penned indeed. Enjoyed the narration
Anaya Avatar
February 6, 2023 at 7:28 PM
Unseeking Seeker, I'm delighted that you enjoyed! A bit of culture and heartbreak, real stuff. I am honored by your presence, hugs ~Anaya
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