Ilene Bauer Poet Rhyme

Watching Figure Skating

They glide across the ice like silk,
Then leap and twirl and spin,
Their bodies molded to the perfect
Shape that they are in.

Their costumes sparkle in the lights,
The music sets the tone
As every skater claims the ice
As his or hers alone.

The years of training culminate
In one routine, one chance
To prove to all the judges
They’re the ones who should advance.

I always feel so bad when
On the road to reach the top,
Someone’s nerves kick in and suddenly,
We witness a ker-plop.

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Natasha L Scragg July 14, 2021 at 1:18 PM Love this.. I think the figure skating pairs is definitely the best sports to watch. Although they have to cover the same tricks, each routine is unique and creative. :)

Maurice Rigoler April 20, 2021 at 3:43 AM I feel as you do, Ilene, more so because I was a figure skater in my youth and loved it. But the ker-plops, as you say, were devastating in an otherwise faultless skate, not to mention painful. I even audition for Ice Capades, but they were looking for blond, blue-eyed young guys, not brown haired, brown eyed guys. / Maurice

Maurice Rigoler April 20, 2021 at 3:40 AM I feel as you do, Ilene, more so because I was a figure skater in my youth and loved it. But the ker-plops, as you say, were devastating in an otherwise faultless skate, not to mention painful. I even audition for Ice Capades, but they were looking for blond, blue-eyed young guys, not brown haired, brown eyed guys. / Maurice Maurice Rigoler April 20, 2021 at 3:41 AM I feel as you do, Ilene, more so because I was a figure skater in my youth and loved it. But the ker-plops, as you say, were devastating in an otherwise faultless skate, not to mention painful. I even audition for Ice Capades, but they were looking for blond, blue-eyed young guys, not brown haired, brown eyed guys. / Maurice

Gershon Wolf April 12, 2021 at 5:25 PM Those ker-plops must be beyond exasperating, eh?! But that's what it's all about when the pressure's on. These guys know what they were signing up for.

Rico Leffanta April 12, 2021 at 12:18 PM Another thoroughly enjoyable display of your expertise! Aloha! Rico

Beryl Edmonds April 11, 2021 at 5:29 PM Love watching figure skating, how they do those lifts on ice is amazing, though I’m always afraid there’ll be a ker-plop... Belle

Robert Pettit April 11, 2021 at 5:29 PM They make it look so easy when in reality, it isn't. Good write as usual, Ilene.

Caren Krutsinger April 11, 2021 at 4:11 PM I too am always rooting to see the 10s.

Kathleen Austin April 11, 2021 at 3:22 PM Such a fun energetic piece of writing! The end had me giggling. Thanks for sharing, Ms. Bauer!

Jan Allison April 11, 2021 at 3:03 PM I'm in awe of their skill on the ice, used to love watching torville and dean and John Curry:-) hugs Jan xx