Waltz of the Flowers

WALTZ OF THE FLOWERS

two
music
and dancers
blend equally
together toeing
whirling magically
at the very feet of soul
tschaikowsky’s ballet nutcracker
manages to touch both young and old
never was there a finer waltz composed
corps de ballet’s women all dressed in white
music of the waltz bright with color
red, green, gold and silver dominate
those sweeping, sweet violins
oboes add a gray touch
and the gold of brass
gives such grandeur
transported
the word
grace

Dave Austin
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015


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Date: 4/26/2016 11:52:00 AM
This is excellent, Dave!! The title drew me in, and fortunately I responded to my inner instincts:) Dance, music and nature combine to exalt this captivating offering. To my faves it goes! ~ Regards // paul
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Daver Austin
Date: 4/28/2016 2:32:00 PM
I've played in various orchestras for the Nutcracker a number of times. Waltz of the Flowers has always been a highlight.Thanks for the visit. Love, daver
Date: 3/14/2016 12:34:00 AM
This is an outstanding double Etheree. One of the best I have ever read Dave. Bravo! Encore, encore! ; )
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Daver Austin
Date: 3/15/2016 4:32:00 PM
Thanks, Connie. Seems like all I write lately is short form. So, I got back to old times when I could see things for more than a few minutes at a time. glad you liked it. Love, Dave
Date: 2/22/2016 8:44:00 AM
Great Imagery, Dave. A perfect title, and correct form. Thanks for sharing.
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Date: 2/7/2016 2:50:00 PM
A rich in image write Daver, the subjects dance across the screen; or page dear friend..' And then there's the flowers..!
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Date: 2/3/2016 9:10:00 PM
so nice to hear you are working on the book, Daver. Thanks for visiting me today, my friend.
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Date: 12/27/2015 3:30:00 PM
Hi, Daver, thanks for looking over my latest poems! Let me go check on one of your oldies.
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Date: 12/27/2015 1:18:00 PM
this charms me, bl.. spill ink and may 2016 be good to you.. huggs
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Nette Onclaud
Date: 12/30/2015 1:18:00 PM
daver!
Date: 12/26/2015 7:45:00 PM
and you have transported us to your world through poetry all year long , Daver. May 2016 prove another year of awesome poetry for us all!!
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Date: 12/25/2015 9:39:00 PM
tap tap, it's me again. You pulled off a beautiful waltz PD
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Date: 12/25/2015 9:38:00 PM
Daver,, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year May all your days shine and dreams come true. :) Every day should be a day with family and friends. I appreciate everyone. Sorry to all those I have taken for granted. SHAME ON ME. I promise, 2016 will be a new me. Merry Christmas!!! May the true meaning of the holiday season fill your heart and home. Always & Forever ~LINDA~
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Date: 12/24/2015 6:02:00 PM
How lovely! Ive only seen it on TV..its on my list of things I want to do. Happy holidays to you my friend. BG
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