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Ode to Rose

Posted by in on 7-7-12

-for Sanyata, little ballerina –

gathering many layered petticoats
you twirl and bob velvety head
to the wind’s whispered musical notes
keeping thorny feet on your leafy bed

beneath earth rocks nettle
immobile legs keep you in place
intricate roots serving little
to prevent the sweep of your grace

with dainty feet, ebony-haired girl
pirouettes in time to your every step
and together, quiet splendour unfurl
creating beauty with indescribable depth

and I, spectator to this magical sight
claim the memory for the coming of night.

 

The National Ballet of Cuba, 2001
The National Ballet of Cuba, 2001  Munoz
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About the Contributor:

Asther is a community editor and media relations worker in Victoria, Australia. She is a self-proclaimed writer with corporate communications and publishing experience and she is an member of the Society of Women Writers Vic. Asther's cultural background is Filipino.

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