Ballerina

Ballerina

A Poem by Susannah Rae
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In response to Degas' "Dancer at the Barre II"

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Her turnout perfected, her body
artfully arched, she gently placed
her leg atop the barre, one arm
wrapped behind her back.
Casual, comfortable;
the most natural position in her world.

All those years of dedication -
Pliés, relèvées, piqués, the
bleeding toes, the broke bones:
it has all transformed a young
girl, from a dreamer to a 
Ballerina.

Her head held high, confident
because she knows she has earned
the yards of tulle about her waist,
those coveted satin pointes
on her feet;
The embodiment of The Age
of Enlightenment,
she held her arabesque, as
she waited for her cue.

© 2013 Susannah Rae


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A ballerina is a beautiful site. A trained dancer can steal our vision and our thoughts. I enjoyed the description in the poem. Brought to life vision of beauty and the dance. Thank you for the excellent poetry.
Coyote

Posted 10 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Susannah Rae

10 Years Ago

thank you =] I've always loved watching ballerinas, ever since I was a little girl, especially havin.. read more



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A ballerina is a beautiful site. A trained dancer can steal our vision and our thoughts. I enjoyed the description in the poem. Brought to life vision of beauty and the dance. Thank you for the excellent poetry.
Coyote

Posted 10 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Susannah Rae

10 Years Ago

thank you =] I've always loved watching ballerinas, ever since I was a little girl, especially havin.. read more
This was a wonderful . I liked it a lot...:)................................

Posted 10 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Susannah Rae

10 Years Ago

thank you muchly, Sami =]
Sami Khalil

10 Years Ago

ou are welcome muchly...:)..................
An arabesque and vivid depiction of Ballerina.
Enjoyed the great work.

Posted 10 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Susannah Rae

10 Years Ago

thank you tremendously.
zainul

10 Years Ago

You are most welcome,creative poet.:)

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Susannah Rae
Susannah Rae

Philadelphia, PA



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