i love ballet
the synchronization of the body
to music
as I watch those bodies glide
swans upon a water chorus
I see the black band
worn by the Roman Legions
a fidelity so strong
self-control is never an issue
dedicated to no matter the price
no care given to pain
the goal is to be achieved
enthralled, inspired I sit in rapture
the admiration encased in ballet
breathes in hope
we, humans, may eventually achieve
the larger goal before us
Earth rotating thru the heavens
carrying the bliss we deserve
where life has found the dedication
this lithe, svelt performance
I sit and watch
until then I purchase my ticket
sit in the front row
hope and dream
watch enthralled of what could be
Oregon 6/23
Categories:
svelt, analogy, celebration, dream,
Form: Free verse
John swore the week of Lent he would abstain,
from foods that upset his digestion;
from all sugars, junk foods and refined grains,
anything causing his indigestion.
John adhered to his doctor’s suggestions.
Though it was quite hard for him to comply
John made the effort, he really did try.
He lost five pounds and tightened up his belt;
looking in the mirror he beamed with pride,
that man in the mirror, ever so svelt.
4-13-2020
Delightful Dizains Poetry Contest
Beth Evans
Categories:
svelt, confidence, fun, poems, poetry,
Form: Dizain
There is no measurement for soul it cannot be touched nor felt
just as ignorance precedes sin so does knowledge before soul svelt
Intelligence can come in many forms for some its an obvious equation
agility of numbers, skillful hands, but I prefer the soar of the wise Falcon
When one is soulfully adept one can read people and understand hearts
bypass the mundane and experience the extra ordinary things such as art
Soul intelligence is given to the very few who have lived in search of truth
it is often seen in the old but sometimes we catch it in the eye of the youth
God mastered each soul precociously and devoted his time to perfection
he dimples the soul with his honorary monogram and solid perfection
No greater gift then that of a perfectly enlightened soul and sweet breath
like the rose in the ground the roots of the soul are firm until death
Then we become passengers of the heavens and go back to the gully
where the soul is refined and reformed then sent back with IQ decree.
Categories:
svelt, appreciation,
Form: Couplet
Two-hundred dollar hairdo
Cascading off her shoulders
Dressed in a little black dress
And Louboutin stilettos
Leaving behind a trailing cloud
Of extravagant luxurious perfume
Flaunting the tiera of a princess
Strutting down the catwalk of life
Walking five inches off the ground
This svelt slanky body devoid of carbs
Ruby red lipstick over a flashy smile
Crystals dangling from her ears
Bejeweled gems round her long bare neck
Glancing at you with her kohl-accented eyes
An exuberant smile exploding with the
Confidence of youthful carefree buoyancy
AP: 2nd place 2022, Honorable Mention 2023
Submitted on February 11, 2019 for contest FEBRUARY WK 2 sponsored by BRIAN STRAND
Categories:
svelt, beautiful, clothes, confidence, fashion,
Form: Free verse
Slim and trim, this guy's become
Svelte with a butt that's tight as a drum
Pumping iron
A studly lion
And if you believe that, better lay off the rum!
Categories:
svelt, dedication,
Form: Limerick