SHE DANCED

Michael Edwards

 

 

 

SHE DANCED

 

 

Holding commune with her soul

her slender figure half in light

responded to her conscience call

in conduct and in principle.

 

And in the soft mysterious glow

which fell upon them silent all

with unaffected gracefulness

she bowed with icy deference.

 

Now thrown upon society

with new-found inborn confidence

and with her elegance beguiled

she danced just like a child.

 

 

 

 

  • Author: Michael Edwards (Offline Offline)
  • Published: May 6th, 2018 00:34
  • Comment from author about the poem: I was going to post another of my sculptures today but thought this more appropriate.
  • Category: Unclassified
  • Views: 60
  • Users favorite of this poem: Accidental Poet, Fay Slimm., Laura🌻, Lorna.
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Comments7

  • orchidee

    A fine write Michael. I got me own 'problem'. I'm not one to dance really. Shall I go to a happy-clappy church (dancing available if wished!) or bit stiff-and-starchy one (don't anyone dare dance!).

    • Michael Edwards

      So people make noises by hitting animal hide with sticks, they blow down tubes made out of metal and wood to make wailing noises, twang bits of string by hitting them or scrape across them with bows to make a load of screechy sounds, and bash metal plates together, and then other people stand up and sort of twitch and jiggle and contort themselves at the same time. What a pointless occupation - has the world gone mad?

      • orchidee

        Ohhh it's called a band, and dancing. Well, there's in-between places too - not too 'wild' neither 'stiff-and-starchy'. You got those tambourines and cymbals out?!

        • 2 more comments

      • Goldfinch60

        Beautiful write Michael.

        • Michael Edwards

          Thanks Andy - not the best of photos but I guess it'll have to do.

        • BRIAN & ANGELA

          To Dance like a CHILD
          Is to dance from the HEART

          Thanks for sharing MICHEAL ~ a delight
          Love the silhouette Yours ~ BRIAN

          • Michael Edwards

            Nothing sweeter than seeing a child dance - thanks Brian.

          • Fay Slimm.

            Your words create dance which induces confidence so clearly Michael - love the shady figure to illustrate this too. Super read.

            • Michael Edwards

              Thanks Fay - it's a tad enigmatic but that helps make it methinks.

            • onepauly

              I think that's kind of graceful.

            • Accidental Poet

              She danced, and really lived.

            • Laura🌻

              Michael,
              This exquisite write and line figures remind me of Cinderella at the ball dancing with the Prince!
              I’m sure that’s not what you had in mind; but, as Hood told me once, there are as many interpretations as there are readers!

              Loved the read and drawing! I’ve just framed it and hung it!

              ~Laura~

              • Michael Edwards

                I feel so flattered Laura - only wish it was a better photo - thank you so much for your kind comments.

                • Laura🌻

                  You’re very welcome!
                  The printed copy looks good! 🤗



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