Fingers waving
over the head, tucked with each other
The right hand holds
the gown motioning a gentle bow
Applause
End of ballet!
In a rustic brown
drape sizzling with grace
The shriveled arm
rose
Fingers motioned
over the head
Pointing down to
strands bundled in a bun
They withstood
many shines of the sun
Round glasses
spectacled her vision
She did not have
any, now, she need not have anymore
In the dusk of her
being
She waited with
love
To evoke the
ghosts of her wondrous past
‘Insane!’Exclaimed
bystanders, 'trying to mend broken dreams'
Her shimmering eyes
chose her desires, to see
Herself in the
shadow of a spotlight
Showered by thunderous
claps
That had cheered
her tapping feet once
No longer are they
acquainted now
Estranged by an unfathomable act
Going by chances
in life, left with no choices
She lived for the
spirit of living
No impending dreams
now, none to fall back either
She savors her glistening
eyes cheering her soul
Reliving those
bygone cherished moments
Seeking happiness behind a shadow...
Raises her left
hand, shivering
Fingers tilting
over the head, in feeble company
The right hand
holds the wheel now
Applause
End of ballet!
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Really very sad. I think it must be very hard to realize one's 'time in the sun' has some to an end and all of one's glories were in the distant past. But in a way this poem is very touching too, as she is in touch with her memories.....and she still CAN dream.
ReplyDeleteI've always loved this picture. You do well in adding words for it. :-)
ReplyDeletenice...i dont find this sad particularly...i find it encouraging that she can still find that in herself...even with no dreams pending she can still fantasize and appreciate the life she has....
ReplyDeleteThis is delightful from my perspective. It seems like someone who at least has happy memories to go back to. Interesting how our poems parallel...maybe it's the contrast that makes this not sad for me.
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ReplyDeleteNow to the fun stuff. I don't see the sadness in this. I see a woman who had an interesting life while she was still mobile, and though others look at her with pity or vague discomfort, she knows who she is, what she did, and still connects with that youthful self. Guess I think differently from some folks...
My dverse post was about a woman in a wheelchair, too, Akila, so I hope you don't mind my sharing the link. Amy
http://sharplittlepencil.com/2013/05/14/rasslin-and-roller-derby-with-ruthie/
this made me smile...and she smiles as well on that pic and looks peacefully content to me...like meeting her former self for a bit for a dance..
ReplyDeleteLovely. I also don't find it sad, and hope that one day, towards the end of my life, I can look back and dream of the wonderful experiences I had in my life. Just like the woman in your poem.
ReplyDeleteIt is so touching....wonder what would I be like in my old age....
ReplyDeleteI too saw delight and joy in this - she has adapted to her present circumstance and has learnt how to get enjoyment from it. I'd like to think I could do the same, but I know it would sure be a challenge!
ReplyDeletehad a niece who was a ballerina... when it was over she poured herself into something new
ReplyDeleteThere is sadness but also joy in reliving and imaging the applause and cheers from the crowd ~
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Every time I see that picture it makes me smile!! You did an awesome job telling the story!!
ReplyDeleteSome wistfulness in this, but as your title suggests it really is about happiness and having happy memories to draw on. And to have those is to be rich indeed.
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