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Grace on high heels
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Grace on high heels |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity 
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Grace on high heels * Her silhouette in black stands out against the whiteness of Trinità dei Monti. Her stage is the street. The music finds a way to reach the passersby who turn their heads and stop to watch, because she dances she dances and smiles she dances with grace. White clouds stop sailing through the blue sky and cling to the roofs of the nearby palazzi to watch her play with a little umbrella. She dances she dances on high heels she dances and ignites the hearts. When the music stops a young man applauds, mesmerized. Brava! Others join ... a few leave a coin. She smiles. The clouds smile back too and move on. Grace lingers in the air ... while she prepares to perform for the stars and for the moon. Once more she will fill space with grace and conquer all the impending gloom. * |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
My Fair Lady comes to mind, and really so much more. You've created an assortment of colorful visuals, and each one is a pure delight. You had me with your title, and everything else was an added bonus!!! You one upped yourself with this one. Oh I enjoyed your poem so much, Margherita~ |
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Alison 
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Margherita, Yes. The vision you paint makes me smile. This is why I return to PiP - thank you, oh lovely one, for sharing the beauty of the dance and dancer. Love, Alison |
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Bastet Member
since 2010-05-07
Posts 246 |
Oh, I love this! Your poem dances as well as your main character. Have you read Rilke's poem about the Spanish dancer? Yours reminds me of his. Bravo! |
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2islander2 Member Ascendant
since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825by the sea |
hello Margherita, this is so vivid, I can be in the poem with people that stand there, the scene is convincing and really transported me in Italy (I guess) have a ice day yann |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Dear Lori, thank you so much for telling me your pleasure in reading this. The scene was really so fascinating and inspired me to write about it. Dear Alison, what a joy to find you here, I have missed you! Thank you so much for your loving comment. Dear Bastet, thank you for your very kind and special comment. I do love Rilke of course, but had never read the "Spanische Tänzerin". I found it in the original German version and I am impressed! There is fire in his words! His poetry reaches incredible heights. Yes, dear Yann, this happened in the center of Rome, close to the Spanish steps/Trinità dei Monti. Thank you for your loving words. I will now go see if I can find a nice picture of the place ...  Have all a nice day too. Margherita |
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Earl Brinkman Senior Member
since 2010-03-03
Posts 1183Osaka, Japan |
The clouds smiled back. And I smile too. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
wow this is beautiful scenery! I can barely walk on high heels myself, so I admire anyone who can dance in them. |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
nice  |
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whisperingwalt Member
since 2010-04-29
Posts 240Coquitlam, BC, Canada |
Margherita, This is very lovely poem...great imagery..I felt like I was one the people on the street watching her...liked it very much...well done.ww |
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2islander2 Member Ascendant
since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825by the sea |
Oh dear Margherita, this is a so falous place to be, I visited it in 1994 with a friend...Rome is a wonderful city, I heard two days ago that Italy sum up a quarter of the artistic artifacts in the entire World.... thanks a lot yann |
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Denise
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Very lovely, Margherita! |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Now I want to go to Rome...James |
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easy1 Senior Member
since 2010-05-22
Posts 1209Southeastern USA |
Now I shall remember the clouds that cling to roof edges like bleachers, and the grace of a black-clad street dancer (in heels, no less) that lingers... Thanks! |
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Lamar Cole Member
since 2009-05-01
Posts 274 |
Very Lovely. |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
Wonderful write, Margherita. You made the scene come alive and also made me think of my son who sometimes does "street performing". One of his props is an extremely high uni-cycle on which he does fire juggling. Not as graceful as high heels and yet so full of grace. It is a pleasure to read your words again. Love Helen |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Yo dear Margherita, This is a delightful poem. It brings to mind a beautifully tall young lady I met at Mass this morning. Love Bobby |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Dear Earl, glad that I brought you a smile. Thank you! Thank you so much, dear Dixie. I loved high heels too "in my time", but now I better desist! Must be able to run fast after my grandkids !Dear Vandana, thank you for stopping by and enjoying it. Thank you, dear Walter. It's nice to hear that you could feel it. Dear Yann, yes Rome is so packed with beautiful places and art, a lifetime isn't enough to really know them all. Though traffic is sometimes almost too much to bear, it remains a fascinating city. Thank you so much, dear Denise, for your kind comment. Dear James, thank you! She was indeed a very lovely girl, but I think you have plenty of beauties to admire there in Hawaii too! But the Roman atmosphere surely deserves to be known! Thank you, dear easy1, for your loving comment and welcome to Pip! Dear Lamar, thank you for telling me you enjoyed it. Dear Helen, what a lovely comment, thank you. I am impressed to hear of the incredible street performances of your son! Wow! There is a special fascination in this kind of exhibition of one's art. I remember many spectacles from my childhood in my hometown. Always loved it. Thank you, dear Bobby, for stopping by and commenting so lovingly. Don't get too distracted during the Mass!  Love, Margherita |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
Awesome. |
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threadbear Senior Member
since 2008-07-10
Posts 817Indy |
real poetry from a very real woman and poet. You're the best, Margharita. Jeff |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Your soul shines in this one, my friend. j. |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Dear Kathleen, thank you for taking the time to read and for the generous comment. Dear Jeff, you make me blush. Thank you for your kind words. Dear Jimmy, your reply fills me with joy, thank you. Love, Margherita |
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Richy Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 3050 |
How are you sweet dear? This is soooo exquisite, just like you! I've missed you. Richard xx |
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Amaryllis Senior Member
since 2010-05-20
Posts 1306Mi now |
Let me add my `Brava!` to this playful piece... I enjoyed your sprinkled rhyme and the anticipatory ending. For me, the most enchanting line is `grace lingers in the air`... Lovely! |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Thank you, dear Richy, for your loving comment. It's good to have you back. I am fine, thank you, wish I had more time to write ... Dear Amaryllis, I enjoyed your kind comment ... and indeed "grace" was the main ingredient of the scene. Love, Margherita |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
fine 'slice of Roman life' imagery ... and what a grand ending about: conquer(ing) all impending gloom ... with grace ! |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Thank you, dear Bruce, for stopping by and leaving such a kind comment! Love, Margherita |
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Prasad Nataraj Senior Member
since 2008-05-29
Posts 1149Bangalore,India |
Awesome poem, left me speechless and spell bound... "Hardwork pays in the long run" |
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Amaryllis Senior Member
since 2010-05-20
Posts 1306Mi now |
Came by to enjoy this lovely poem again, Margharita~ it is just sublime! I want to add it to my library, to enjoy whenever.. had to comment again to be able to do that. All best to you! ~Amaryllis |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Dear Margherita...you see the magic of her grace and write it into a charm that we can all see...thank you. |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Dear Margherita you have created a masterpiece with this beautiful poem, one of your very best. An absolute delight to read. I loved it. Love to you dear friend. Lindsay |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Dear Margherita That is a masterpiece, a real delight to read, one of your very best. Love to you dear friend. Lindsay |
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