Best Pirouettes Poems

I've just spied my first snowflake of the year;
dancing on a breeze, it swirled in the air.
Autumn's practically over, I fear;
and Winter's frosty reign is not as fair.

Dancing on a breeze, it swirled in the air;
performing perfect pirouettes and twirls.
With its fragile beauty beyond compare;
I...

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a flake of snow twirling in the sunlight

              performs perfect pirouettes
 
 upon a breath of air



Kimo


03/21/2019...

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Thou morning sun, ye stars and orb of night,
ye daunting winds inducing clouds to roll
proclaim thy Maker’s beauty, grace, and might;
thy pirouettes declare His firm control....

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    Spellbound, she thrills 
      to pirouettes and whirls 

    Leaves her seat to dance in the aisle
      the precocious young child

    Shushed to sit down
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PIROUETTES
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
autumn, poised, dances,
a ballerina en pointe,
forges leaves to gold,
listens for rustling music,
performs graceful pirouettes~
cherishing her earth-bound gift

crisp leaves swirl and twirl
golden whispers touch the ground 
autumn's grace unfolds 

Poem written for “Tanka-Haiku Poetry Contest,” Oliver Mckeithan, sponsor, July 30, 2025
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porcelain smile
painted red
ballerina pirouettes
sequined tutu glitters
as she twirls
to the tinkling
jewelry music box



contest Brevity... 18 words or less - Swanlee
18 words © 4 months ago, Sharon...

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My Birthday,The Calendar Speaks

Since January 4, 1951**********
(Written for the Shanks, the Youngs & Jim)
“...Raging glory...Forever young...”. Bob Dylan
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The calendar speaks
Of this day, seventy years ago, when
   I was born.  Around 6 p.m.. Wearing a crown 
Of thick, black  hair.  And...

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Dancing in my room as the daylight fades
my silhouette turns pirouettes on the window shade
how much love does it take to break the spell
and shake this gloom I know too well
rainy days I've had my share
the outlook it's not always fair
searching for a way reaching...

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