»
Archives
»
Open Poetry #40
»
cotillion (somehow inspired by Serenity's shoe poems)
| Open Poetry #40 |
|
cotillion (somehow inspired by Serenity's shoe poems) |
|
|
The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest 
|
If a flower or a feather falls off, keep moving. Someone will pick it up for you. ~ cotillion etiquette director, The Club in miles of white lace pumps flowers yes and feathers from unknown birds we marched our young knees festooned with unwrinkled skin hands and heads held high afraid we would fall on our crème de la crème noses when we curtsied someone …we cared not who picked up the dropped feathers and flowers we never missed we danced lighter on our feet for the lost adornments breasts heaving smiles held firm our breaths spring drafts cooling the faces of sweet young men so willing to answer the call hold us at the waist after we traipsed dew marked grass trailing wet lace and youth never looking back sure that someone would pick them up now we keep a close eye on every flower and feather every scrap of white lace every hope of youth hold them tight for now …there is no one to pick them up |
||
| © Copyright 2007 Kate - All Rights Reserved | |||
|
serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
well. There is me. This made me smile so, because I have the habit of doing just such things. I have a box of rocks and feathers, and I know the story of every one--I pick up beads and I used to pick up bottle caps. I still do, because well they are rare now that they have invented the pop top. But I talk too much. Your cotillion is lovely--and you have made me yearn for one of those lovely hand fans too. And a mimosa.  Thanks for playing Lady--I'm finding this shoe thing fascinating m'self.  |
||
|
The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
you don't talk too much but you make me I think it was the shoe poem about your sister that inspired this but you inspire me a lot |
||
|
Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
I think I need to develop a shoe poem... for all that I have seen, are the loveliest glassed slipper of sweet memories... |
||
|
The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
our Nancy's shoe challenge was a stroke of creative genius and has caused much inspiration and so many memories I would love to read your shoe poem Karilea...  |
||
|
MoonShadow Senior Member
since 2001-08-02
Posts 943Dark side of the Moon. |
Reminds me of the Mardi Gras Balls and the Debutante Balls that occur here down south every year. Unfortunately I was never one of those fortunate young men chosen to attend. Nice imagery Milady. MoonShadow . |
||
|
Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
You do have a highly poetic way with words, Southern Lady! Love your writing! ~ and your way at looking at the world! Loving hug, Your "Angel Linda"  |
||
Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
I haven't seen Nancy's shoe challenge, but now that I've read two shoe stories I am intrigued! Maybe I can kick my shoes off this weekend and set some sole thoughts free!  Lace, feathers, ballet shoes, heaving busts....I'm grinning at a memory of my own now.  thanks for the smiles |
||
|
iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Even if one has never been to a cotillion, this surely has much meaning. My cotillion, I think, was my 8th grade dance...lol! Or, perhaps it was my first homecoming dance. Anyway, those were the days.....but now, it is as you say, and I savor every memory I can find.  ....jo |
||
|
jak Member
since 2007-03-14
Posts 85Charlotte, NC |
great imagery. i remember it clearly. Jak |
||
|
Startime55 Member Elite
since 2003-04-05
Posts 2148Alberta, Canada |
I love it when your words put such a smile on my face...a totally enjoyable read...**Big Hugs** |
||
|
Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
oh my I love this Lady Kate!! RDB Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight......... |
||
|
nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
now we keep a close eye on every flower and feather every scrap of white lace every hope of youth hold them tight for now …there is no one to pick them up enjoyed your words and can relate to the above words~~ M |
||
|
Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Wow...I'm smiling this morning! Actually it was Serenity who challenged me to put my shoes to a poem. Then to dance in them on YouTube! Serenity and I challenged all Pip members to write about shoes. I love this!! Hugs to you! ~ Time has cast a spell on you, |
||
|
TinaTrivett Senior Member
since 2006-07-15
Posts 569 |
Very nice poem...I loved it. Now I must think of a shoe poem. *smile* |
||
|
The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
gentle Sir MoonShadow it is in fact about a debutante ball down south I would have chosen you to attend kept the memories in a hand made box thank you my Angel Linda when you say it I believe it kick your shoes off Kacy keep grinning I am anxious to read your shoe poem cotillions… dances all the same thing jo hopes and dreams glad it brought you memories keep them safe thank you jak I thought you would remember smiles and big hugs to you Startime thank you Roniece my friend thank you M glad you could relate oh you’re right Nancy I lost track somewhere along the way you and Serenity make a great team hugs to you go for it Tina! |
||
|
MoonShadow Senior Member
since 2001-08-02
Posts 943Dark side of the Moon. |
Sweet Kate... I do declare, in truth, you do know how to charm and turn a southern boy's head. I would be most proudly honored to pen your dance card with my name and to cherish the glory of whirling on the dance floor with you. I am sure that as your flowing skirts gave the illusion of our floating on clouds I would be, while in your presence, momentarily the envy of every beau at the ball and have the eye of every southern belle. For that vision, I am truly grateful and ever your servant. MoonShadow . [This message has been edited by MoonShadow (03-27-2007 07:19 AM).] |
||
|
passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
I do love this! so glad I didn't miss it! |
||
|
JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Enjoyed...James |
||
|
The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
gentle Sir MoonShadow I do love it when you go on like that put your hand on my waist please sir let the dance begin thank you Dixie thank you James |
||
|
|
⇧ top of page ⇧ |
|
| All times are ET (US). All dates are in Year-Month-Day format. | ||
