Ballet Rosette Poem by Ahmad Shiddiqi
Ballet Rosette
(dedicated to Ms. Alina Cojocaru, a great Romanian ballerina)
flowing
precise
graceful
ethereal
pointe work
the movements
choreographed
turn-in of the legs
Cecchetti
Vaganova
Balanchine
Bournonville
setting
narrative
theatrical
flexed hands
Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty
Nureyev, and Baryshnikov
non-classical costumes
off-centered positions
mime
dance
acting
music
(inspired by Edgar Degas' Ballet Rehearsal)
an eloquent tribute with the graceful words arcing out to take centerstage
The completeness..and the complexity of this poem creates the arena of a true ballerina... Very glamorous words..and unique.. Amazing write! ! !
I bow to you. You have a majic touch. I love it when I read your poems and realize I'm actually right in the middle of all that you portray. I just left the stage breathless and in awe! Carol
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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4/23/2024 8:29:50 AM # 1.0.0.1119
i loved this poem sooooo much!