Dance Steps

(funny how the mind wanders in half sleep)

silhouettes of leaves

flamenco on half drawn blinds

play me Rodrigo

Reviews

[Lorry]

And off to dreamysleeps you go. Unless of course you woke up when you thought this and had to write it down in case you forgot it. I hate it when that happens. It makes you all crotchety and then you go snapping at people for asking you a perfectly reasonable question...
Don't you?
Don't you?
Don't you?
No, just me then 😀

[Chris Shaw]

I was in half wake up mode. Still treading in dreamland, but I did appreciate this little bit of nature leaving a moving silhouette for me. Thanks Lorry.

Chris

[sette]

isnt flamenco once reknowned as the tempting dance wherein it is more romantic than lambada and samba combined and to be able to make a poem out of this depicting a sizzling love along the way makes this woman a remarkable writer. take care

[Chris Shaw]

settle, such a welcome visit and long time no see. Hope all is well with you. Yes the flamenco is a sizzler of a dance that should set the sparks flying. Thank you so much for your visit.

Chris

[EKS]

Hi,
I really like your poem, Dance Steps. It takes shape and considers the visual, aural and emotional that are found in dance. Dance is everywhere, one need not be a dancer to recognise it. It's nice to know when someone uses the word dance in this way.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much for your thoughtful review. Your visit much appreciated.

Chris

[Einstein Noodle]

play you Rodrigo eh!? :) must be the soccer player .... what an interesting combination of haiku and senryu .. your last line being all human ... part nature perhaps :)))))))
brilliant painting and movement in the first two lines ... leaves dancing flamenco in silhouettes .. absolutely love that .. all in black and white!! and just before dawn perhaps ... the darkest hour .. moonlit ..i'm afraid i would go very quickly back to dreamland ... and that is never the case with me .. once awake ... i get up ... great title too ... integral to your poem says i ... very fine stuff Christine .. as always
E.

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Mr E. Not Rodrigo the footballer, although I expect he is quite something :) My mind on the classical Spanish guitar player and composer Rodrigo. Your response made me smile. I love classical guitar, especially Spanish style. I was too late for the moonlight silhouette, although the early dawn one was just as delightful. Thank you my friend from across the pond.

Chris

[Einstein Noodle]

lots of great Rodrigos in the world aren't there? :))))))))) yes .. classical guitar .. i had the marvelous opportunity to hear and meet Carlos Montoya .. when i shook his hand it was so surprisingly soft ..he was old then (1972) and so humble ..i was the only one who went back stage to meet him .. i felt his presence of greatness .. will never forget that scene https://youtu.be/cv2Fyjk0GGM

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you for the link Mr E. That was fabulous. How fortunate to meet him in person. You see my leaves were not fluttering gently, they were strutting their stuff. Quite a strong wind that morning. Have a great day.

Chris

[Einstein Noodle]

:) ................

[Jimmy Yetts]

It is, of course, all you, Chris.
Silhouetted leaves are just that.
Lovely creativity!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Jimmy. So pleased you enjoyed this little effort.

Chris

[Betty Hermelee]

Hi Chris...love this Haiku; What a great dream! I love the words and how each one flows; Really nice Chris (the last line could be seductive), is it???

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Betty for your valued thoughts. All the best.

Chris

[h d e rushin]

Half sleep I cannot stand for anything...I need that good, deep REM sleep to sort out the good from the sacred or secret...I love this because it is beyond beautiful...and because it a case of something mysterious and unknown....Short but quite eventful....dana

[Chris Shaw]

Many thank yous Dana for your encouraging response.

Chris

[hayzed]

I think I’d crash in your dream where Rodrigo plays

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you hayzed. Nothing like classical guitar.

Chris

[Phill Oz O'fee]

Great imagery here... I could imagine the dance played out before me as I read slowly through your lovely write - nice one! :-)

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Phill. Strange how the mind works when in half sleep. Appreciate your visit and thoughts. Take care.

Chris

[zainul]

Hints of great activities when still on the bed.Wonderful compact three lines made my morning.Thank you Chris for the lovely gift.

[Chris Shaw]

Zainul, I thank you for your visit and sharing your thoughts. Much appreciated my friend.
read moreZainul, I thank you for your visit and sharing your thoughts. Much appreciated my friend.

Chris

[Fran Marie]

Silhouette dance
through the blind
In still warm drowsy
dreams....

such a lovey
serene piece
so nicely penned

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Fran Marie. Pleased you enjoyed this little piece. Keep well and happy.

Chris