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Margherita
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0 posted 2009-07-18 04:26 PM

Chagall Amoureux au Bouquet

*    *    *

La danse des âmes

*    *    *

Ce n’était qu’un vieux bus
qui roulait avec fracas
le long d’une route de printemps.
Les secouements dérangeaient
le sommeil des passagers.

Néanmoins,il y avait là deux âmes,
conscientes que l’une de l’autre,
qui dansaient joyeusement,
sans bouger les pieds,
les yeux dans les yeux.

Elles s’élevaient
au-dessus de l’espace étroit
pour un vol spatial
dont elles seules dessinaient
le plan de navigation.

Et le printemps radieux,
avec sa bouche toute rouge
de coquelicots,
souriait à travers les fenêtres.

*    *    *

Soul dance

It was just an old bus
rattling boisterously along
a Spring framed route.
Passengers scolded the bumps
for disrupting their sleep.

Nonetheless,
there were two souls aboard,
aware only of each other,
who danced happily
without moving their feet,
eyes in eyes.

They rose beyond
the narrow compartment
and set off for a space flight
where they designed
their own route of navigation,
by the mere use
of impulses of their hearts.

The radiant Spring,
with its mouth full
of passionate red poppies,
smiled dreamily
through the windows.

*    *    *

Earth Angel
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1 posted 2009-07-18 04:54 PM

The 'Soul Dance' was sublime in both English and in French, however, as you well know, the latter IS one of the Romance languages.

Daisy Dolphina, entering a post of yours is comparable to opening up a birthday present. ~ From the anticipation to the appreciation!

Angelo Terrestre

D.Lester Young
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2 posted 2009-07-18 05:54 PM

Very elegant with depth of presentation.

Marchmadness
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3 posted 2009-07-18 07:34 PM

I think elegant is the word that describes your poetry best, Margherita.
Ida

ThisDiamond
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4 posted 2009-07-18 08:05 PM

oh yes, a satin sky, dazzling colors... lovely write!

JamesMichael
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5 posted 2009-07-18 10:08 PM

A pleasure to read...James

Bill Charles
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6 posted 2009-07-18 11:41 PM

Margherita - this write brought back memories when I was riding the bus in Mexico. What a great ride it was...

BC

2islander2
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7 posted 2009-07-19 06:49 AM

hello margherita, c'est divin et il y a une telle jouissance dans les expressions que je suis sous le charme, comme hynoptisé par ce beau poème cet bel éloge à l'amour et aux saisons...merci pour ce poème spécialement en français.

yann

Margherita
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8 posted 2009-07-19 09:17 AM

Thank you, dear Angelo Terrestre, for your sweet comment. I am happy that you could appreciate it also in French. I wrote it first in French, because those who inspired this poem were speaking French. J'aime bien cette langue moi aussi! Et puis je dois m'exercer, parce que mes petits fils parlent français!

Thank you, dear D. Lester Young, for your very kind comment. I spent some time on finding the fitting picture and I thought this Chagall masterpiece was a very "elegant" touch of art.

Dear Ida, "elegant" is a very nice definition. Thank you so much.

I am happy to find you here with your very gratifying comment, dear Kathleen. Thank you so much.

Dear James, would imagine that you know of such moments, your romantic heart perceives such things quickly. Thank you so much.

Nice that it brought back sweet memories to you, dear Bill! Busses are not always boring! Thank you, dear.

Cher Yann, ton commentaire m'a apporté un grand sourire ce matin. Merci de tout mon coeur. Je suis heureuse que l'original en français ait eu ton approbation! So happy you enjoyed it.

Love and joy.
Margherita

brneyedgrly
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9 posted 2009-07-19 01:15 PM

~sigh~

dearest 'rita...

woman you can write!!

The radiant Spring,
with its mouth full
of passionate red poppies,
smiled dreamily
through the windows

i can only imagine how beautiful it sounds in french

love,

shellie

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10 posted 2009-07-19 01:27 PM

Margherita
Your voice is a thing of prismed beauty.

You know, you are on my list of folks that if I ever got the chance to I would love to invite to dinner lol
Love,
Heather

Earth Angel
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11 posted 2009-07-19 01:58 PM

Naturellement, Dolphina! Vos petits-enfants vivent en Belgique, n'est-ce pas?

Avec l'amour,
EA the Q of F

secondhanddreampoet
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12 posted 2009-07-19 03:05 PM

fine imagery and Romanticism!

applause for this 'penning' !

rad802
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13 posted 2009-07-19 04:32 PM

Nice imagery
Lovely and thoughtful
Thanks
Rick

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Rick A. Delmonico

miscellanea
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14 posted 2009-07-19 06:12 PM

Wow! Your poem rings Chagall! I love how he lifts his viewers into a different realm! Very, very nicely done, Margherita! You've done the same thing, Lady Margherita!

misce'

BluesSerenade
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15 posted 2009-07-19 07:02 PM

You write so vividly, love those eyes and the view passing by.

Enchanting poem, Margherita~

Robert E. Jordan
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16 posted 2009-07-19 07:44 PM

Yo dear Margherita,

This is a compelling picture and pome combination.

Love Bobby

Alison

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17 posted 2009-07-19 10:44 PM

Margherita,

This is beautiful. I love it in French and English. You, my dear lady friend, are quite the poet.

Love,
Alison

Heart2Heart
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18 posted 2009-07-20 05:48 AM

Exquisite as always dear Margherita and a pleasure to read this beautiful (bi-lingual) poem.
Heart2Heart

Margherita
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19 posted 2009-07-20 10:32 AM

Thank you so much, dear Shellie, I enjoyed your generous comment.

Dear Heather, what a nice thing to say! That would be a dinner providing mutual ... nourishment

in every way. I am honored, thank you.

Sweet Queen of the Fairies, oui la Belgique. Je vais les visiter en août.

Dear Bruce, what a lovely surprise and honor to have your applause! Thank you!

Nice to have you visit, dear Rick. Thank you for your loving reply.

Dear Miscé, thank you so much, yes I love Chagall for his floating lovers too! Enjoyed your words.

Dear Lori, your compliment brings a grateful smile. Always a joy to meet you here.

A "compelling" from you, dear Bobby, is quite extraordinary! Thank you so much.

Dear Alison, I am happy that you too could enjoy it in French. Thank you for the most generous reply.

Dear Katriona, thank you dear Poetess, for the loving comment. I must exercise French for my grandsons. I am writing some children rhymes for them, in Italian and in French. It's such a pleasure.

Thank you all again!

Love and hugs.
Margherita

"Love is the One who masters all things;
I am mastered totally by Love."
(Rumi)

OwlSA
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20 posted 2009-07-20 02:17 PM

Cela m'a rendue joyeuse comme les coqueliquots rouges et les deux âmes qui dansaient sans bouger les pieds! Merci, ma chère amie, Margherita!

L'Hibou

Margherita
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21 posted 2009-07-22 12:32 PM

Je te remercie, chère Diana, je t'attendais en vérité, parce que je savais que tu auras apprécié l'original français. C'est une belle langue pour exprimer l'amour, n'est-ce pas?!

Bisous
M

OwlSA
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22 posted 2009-07-22 06:23 PM

Mais oui! C'est vrai!

L'Hibou

Ericc
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23 posted 2009-07-23 06:45 PM

Wow, Margherita - stunning!

Love,
Eric

Margherita
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24 posted 2009-07-24 05:19 AM

Thank you, dear Diana, once again!

Dear Eric, I am happy when you find me and leave a loving whisper. Thank you, always there is closeness, and always I am grateful for the gift of you.

Love,
Margherita

jbstillwater
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25 posted 2009-07-26 02:15 PM

Margh...I just love the way that you write!
This was a dance that I tripped along with you, the journey, the existential experience of the two. Great poem!

Jan

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26 posted 2009-11-13 05:36 PM

Dear Margherita,

You posted this poem when I wasn't a member yet. Almost missed it, but I 'accidentally' stumbled upon it while surfing on pip.

This one is so gentle and so touching.
I HAD to post a reply, even after all these months.

BEAUTIFUL!

Cindy

Margherita
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27 posted 2009-11-14 09:10 AM

Dear Janet, thank you for your generous comment. You are very much missed!

Dear Cindy, thank you for unearthing this one and telling me you liked it. Finding this suddenly on top acquired a special meaning.

Love,
Margherita

suthern

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28 posted 2009-11-14 09:45 PM

How very beautiful!!! *S*

And thank you for the translation. *G* My only claim to multiple languages is drawl... and slower drawl. LOL

JamesMichael
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29 posted 2009-11-17 09:10 PM

Revisit...simply wonderful...James

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30 posted 2009-11-18 02:59 AM

Dear Margherita - Beautiful write! So sorry I missed it but so glad I found it now. Your poetry is always stunning as must be your very own soul dance.

xx Helen

Margherita
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31 posted 2009-11-18 05:47 AM

Thank you, dear Ruth, dear James (two hugs for you!), and dear Helen, for telling me you enjoyed this.

Though meanwhile the poppies have withered, the memory of Spring is still alive!

Love,
Margherita

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32 posted 2009-11-20 03:26 AM

Quite a lovely vision. A joy to read.

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33 posted 2009-11-20 11:14 AM

Lovely poetry and very nice artwork and translation...

Tres bien..

Goldenrose.

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34 posted 2009-11-20 01:46 PM

Dear Margherite: Quel plaisir dans les deux langues officielles de mon pays! Thank you so very much. Je vous remerci beaucoup.
Jim

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Margherita
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35 posted 2009-11-21 10:19 AM

Thank you, dear Lamar, for your loving reply.

Dear Goldenrose, I much enjoyed your reply, je te remercie!

Cher Jim, est-ce que tu as écrit des poèmes en français? J'aime bien cette langue. Je te remercie pour ton commentaire si gentil.

Love,
Margherita

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