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Ballet Of The Duck
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Ballet Of The Duck |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738
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There, within a dash of dawn-- lightning spark a kindling's yawn... Here again, I give my all lightning sparks a shivered spawn... trembling legs in need of stealth-- resemblence of shadows met in the dark lights lit in stream-- in the sparkling tones of scream A struggle to stand in regret A struggle to still dream, of yet... I know that it sounds ludicrous. I still possess some innocence. I am still...a little girl, dancing in a skirt of twirl. trembling legs in need of stealth assembly of a swan lake's hell... I wait for tune bemoaning luck-- and pray for ballet of the duck. [This message has been edited by serenity (06-23-2002 08:36 AM).] |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Karen, I think anyone who has studied ballet will always have that dream of dancing in Swan Lake. Enjoyed this...much! ~Hugs~ ~Somewhere in my heart I'm always |
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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London |
Maybe I should try ballet ... I've already been told I dance like a duck  |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
quote: I always was the ugly duckling of the crowd...I still yearn to be the graceful swan... a  [This message has been edited by Sunshine (06-23-2002 10:38 AM).] |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Serenity, Then you will turn into a swan. Lovely my dear.  |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
I think you've 'quacked up'! LOL Another beauty from you Miz Blaze.  |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
trembling legs in need of stealth-- resemblence of shadows met in the dark lights lit in stream-- in the sparkling tones of scream A struggle to stand in regret A struggle to still dream, of yet... I know that it sounds ludicrous. I still possess some innocence. I am still...a little girl, dancing in a skirt of twirl. ================================== ya know those globes with the ballerina you wind up and she pirouettes in place under glass...... yes.....you know.......   "Just do the steps that you've been shown By everyone you've ever known Until the dance becomes your very own No matter how close to yours another's steps have grown In the end there is one dance you'll do alone" Jackson Browne  |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Having just gone to my grandaughter's ballet recital last night, this comes to me with a great sigh of appreciation. I sat and watched all of the hard work which was put into that show, and how all of the girls...from age 5 to 21 or so, had great big actress smiles on their faces... but my grandaughter...in the center of it all, was dancing with her face in a cynical look. She wants to take a break from ballet next year...she's been doing it since age 5. I loved the poem... ~ hugs of graceLyra |
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devina Member Elite
since 1999-10-28
Posts 3539Cali |
Oh my purdy sis... me thinks you could be the swan!!!  I relate to this oh so well!!! Open arms can be the most fragile in the world... |
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Anvrill Senior Member
since 2002-06-21
Posts 710in the interzone now |
PRICELESS title! Simply marvelous.  I'm in the middle of what is either my mid-life crisis (my family has an average mortality of about 40 on my mother's side, which is scary) or second childhood, so I get these times when I suddenly realize I'm still a kid, and these moments are very highly disturbing and tend to make already confusing situations much worse.Feel my angsty reachiness! |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
serenity in the heart the child still waits the opening of the curtain...but you lady, you dance with words as gracefully as a swan! |
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doreen peri Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812Virginia |
what is this quackery i hear? you're doing pirroettes? you leap your words so very clear with longing and regrets... and yet i know serenity is named for you, my friend, since it is your identity to find your peace and mend your inner soul with beauty since the duckling is a swan who dances, not for duty but for joy at rise of dawn! |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
SERENITY SUN WORSHIPS:  love ya all....blushly grateful |
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bsquirrel
since 2000-01-03
Posts 7855 |
So yr saying my name's the Sun, now? I thought I was Sand! J/kEloquent and awesome and perfectly right as always. We must be related somehow. Much love to you. She said burn ... together. |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Stay on your toes, serene one. Don't let any heels get you down |
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Krishankins
since 2002-06-23
Posts 972Texas |
it is a great "ballet" of words. they make your mind dance. Krishankins your 100grit love is smoothing my soul |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
(smiles) Oh Karen, I love this, sweet friend, this is wonderful, I believe ballet is one of the most graceful arts of all and to master with it and become one with it is a huge accomplishment! (big hugggsssssss) This is excellent, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Karen, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
This was inspired by a line from a rather forgettable movie (so forgettable that I forgot the title!  ) but I never forgot the line spoken by the character portrayed by Debra Winger:"I got the grace of a DUCK." I was reminded it of it again, as I was forced into attending a formal dance...sigh...you can paint me up as a swan? But sigh, I'm still gonna waddle! *chuckle* Thanks all! Yer wonderful. |
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