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Margherita
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0 posted 2005-01-14 09:28 PM


    
Michelle Kwan
***

Ice Skating


Winter’s icy breath
eagerly seeks mine
to engulf my throat
with its taste of youth.
Hit with memories
impatient to be savored
I allow my mind
to take seat in the front row
to watch the movie,
to let the emotions flow.
My soul sails back in time
and slips into my body
in its season of Spring …

The shimmering white field
beckons me like a lover
and seduces me to let go
of all inhibitions.
I bow slightly
to the Spirit of Ice
floating in the air
as I enter its domain.
I glide over the
reflections of the moon
and I dance to the rhythm
of inebriating tunes,
in sweet surrender to
the gentle kiss of harmony.

My heart whispers softly
that I can set off and fly.
My bones and muscles
transform into pure energy.
I grow wings of butterfly.
And then I dream my dream
of turning into a star,
into the number one ice queen.
I easily spin, whirl and twirl,
axels are “ein Kinderspiel”.*
Drums roll in suspense
for an overhead performance.
My heartbeat races
in incomparable delight.

Oh, Winter bliss
of long gone times
I still vibrate in ecstasy
at the memory
of my symbiosis with
the Spirit of Ice.
When Winter’s breath
holds me in its spell
I simply transcend time
to be lifted up into realms
of heavenly wonder.
I dance on ice
and I know paradise.
Gentle kiss of harmony
sweet immersion
into the sea of infinity.

***

Love, Margherita


* a child's play

[This message has been edited by Margherita (01-15-2005 04:47 AM).]
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Enchantress
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1 posted 2005-01-14 09:36 PM

Beautiful...I used to love to figure skate.
This brought back a lot of memories.
Hugs~

In the midst of winter,
I found there lives within me..
an invincible summer.
Lighthousebob
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2 posted 2005-01-14 10:35 PM

Though I have never skated on ice, your poetry and imagination took me away to a place where I suposed that perhaps I could as I too floated and danced and glided right along with your most inspired guidance. (Smiles) In some ways, the imagination is actually better than real life because you never fall and get injured and, as you have written, your energy never runs out. Very enjoyable reading. -Bob
passing shadows
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3 posted 2005-01-15 01:09 AM

wow! this sure makes me want to try it!
iliana
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4 posted 2005-01-15 01:14 AM

Margherita, I adore this one!  Michelle Kwan is my favorite, too!  You match her skill and grace in this beautiful piece of writing!   .......jo
TexUS
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5 posted 2005-01-15 01:18 AM

I am only a spectator of this sport, but, you made me FEEL what it must be like gliding on that ice...an EXCELLENT write, much enjoyed.
inkedgoddess
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since 2002-11-19
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6 posted 2005-01-15 08:40 AM

gliding along w/you
tho i have weak ankels
and could never take to the ice
with such aplomb
in a mindflight i am her too.........
SEA
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with you
7 posted 2005-01-15 09:41 AM

I've only ever ice skated once...and I had a blast...I really enjoy watching the pro's do it...so graceful...
this was wonderful
Greeneyes
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8 posted 2005-01-15 09:51 AM

this is a beauty....I love to skate ...this brought back beautiful memories for me as well....

~~*~~
My Shadow is the only one
that walks beside me
~~**~~
*Alli4000*
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9 posted 2005-01-15 03:19 PM

I've been taking ice skating lessons for about 5 years now (most people find that surprising becasue I live in south florida) and I just enjoyed this poem SO much!
Nice job!

~Alli~

Happy 2005!
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10 posted 2005-01-15 03:39 PM

I too love skating and did for years and years, so this gave me a smile.  Now I watch Tori (6) skating and it also warms the soul like hot chocolate did years ago.

Lovely offering Margherita.

Carpe' Diem
Ericc
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11 posted 2005-01-15 03:47 PM

Beautiful Margherita!

Love,
Eric
Margherita
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Eternity
12 posted 2005-01-16 10:36 AM

Thank you my friends for following me in my enthusiasm for this fantastic sport.

Love, Margherita
Susan Caldwell
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since 2002-12-27
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13 posted 2005-01-16 03:15 PM

"I still vibrate in ecstasy
at the memory
of my symbiosis with
the Spirit of Ice."

Perfection!

lovely.  

"cast me gently into the morning, for the night has been unkind"
~Sarah McLachlan~
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