Written for dVerse Quadrille Monday #206.
Our prompt word is ‘bend; here is my poem.
I long to be myself again,
before the pain began.
Now wistfully staring at
old photos
of a younger me,
lithe with slender arms
and shapely legs
which once did bend
with graceful ease.
Dancing dreams fill my nights;
I want to sleep forever.
NAR©2024
This is “Pretty Ballerina” by The Left Banke
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So deep and beautiful! A lovely poem, Nancy!
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Thank you, KK. Perhaps a look into the future.
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Pain overshadows so much of life. I hope and pray yours can be relieved. (I read your more recent post, and will be praying for you.)
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I know how you feel Nancy but never give up 💜💜💜
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You will dance again!
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A heart touching piece. Lovely poem.
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Thank you so much.
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After 40 years of constant pain…it still won’t leave me rest. I just soldier on and just try to do my best.
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You’re in my heart, Glyn. Blessings. ♡
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Thanks Nancy
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Exquisite poem, Nancy, and one that resonates with me ❤
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Thank you, Lisa. I have a feeling this resonates with many people. ♡
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You’re welcome ❤
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Oh, such a moving poem my friend!
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Thank you, my friend. I’m a bit not myself today. 🙃
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Oh I love you dancing in your dreams! Lovely dancing 💃 young girl always leads the way! 🥵
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Thank you, Cindy G! Looking forward to dancing again! 🤩
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Nancy, this is so nostalgic and beautiful. 🌸🌸
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Thank you, Kymber. It’s been one of those weeks. ♡
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Oh Nancy, this is absolutely beautiful and heartfelt and poignant. I think the hardest part about aging is the body’s unwillingness to follow at the same speed as when it was young. Add pain to the equation and it’s just so damn unfair.
Sending you lots of healing love.
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Don’t you dare make me cry, girl! It doesn’t take much these days. Wrapping my arms around that healing love. 🫶
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It’s good to rinse out one’s eyes now and again… And yes, you do that. Need more? here you go. 🤗💞
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♡
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💕
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I just want to sleep a couple of hours. I seem to get by on 3 hours. But what do I do all day? No energy! Thank god for the computer.
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Thank the computer gods, is right! At least I sleep well.
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Lovely words, looking ahead to (I think) tomorrow? Take care 😘
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I am, and a bit nervous, also. I’d be nuts not to be! Thank you, dear Clive ♡
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I’m sure all will go well, and I’m keeping everything crossed for you 😊
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Don’t hurt yourself! 😁
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I’m ok until I try to stand up 🤣
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😬
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Wonderfully poignant and melancholy.
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Thanks so much, Matt.
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if only…as some say..
poignantly, painfully (🥴) beautiful, Nancy 🤍
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Thank you, dear Destiny. ♡
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😦 Me too. Beautifully written.
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Thanks so much, Sweets. ♡
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Wow. That’s pretty deep. I love this. 🙂
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Yeah, I guess it is. Thank you, Cee Tee. 😊
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The aging process is so much more painful when pain changes our abilities …. 💞
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Very true, Suzanne. It takes a huge toll. Thank you. 😊
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Beautifully written Nancy. That young girl still lives in you.
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Thank you for your beautiful and encouraging comment, Sadje. ♡
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It’s my pleasure, always
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