Written for Crispina’s
Crimson’s Creative Challenge
Three slender giants stand tall in the deep blue bay,
Sleek blades
spinning gracefully all morning against the moving clouds.
spinning
They catch the invisible breeze like dancers on a stage,
fast through
twirling their sleek arms above the gentle coastal grass ….
soft winds
a quiet, rhythmic performance that never seems to end.
dancing
NAR©2026
Nancy’s Notes: A Waltmarie is a poem of exactly ten lines. The odd lines are longer with no fixed syllable count; the even lines are exactly two syllables each. The result is two separate poems: one comprised of the odd lines while the even lines form a complete secondary mini-poem. The Waltmarie was created by poet Candace Kubinec and named in honor of fellow poets Marie Elena Good and Walter J. Wojtanik.
This is “Windmills Of Your Mind” by Dusty Springfield
Everything seen here was created by me, unless otherwise indicated, and may not be used without permission. Thanks for your consideration. NAR©2017-present.
Lovely and clever, Nancy – love that song too!
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Thanks so much, Chris. Its a beautiful song.
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Beautifully done! 👏
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Thanks so much, Lisa! 😊
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Wonderful amica mia! I, also, wanted to take that image… If I’d had the oomph to write, that is.
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It’s a cool image, isn’t it? Thanks, luv; I enjoyed writing this one. 😊
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It is. I still might play – got some cool windmill shots in Greece 🙂
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I’ve not seen that form before. You worked it well. I like the rhythm of it 🙏🥰
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It’s one I used only once before and it’s been a while. I thought it went nicely with the image. Thanks, Crisp! So pleased you liked it. 🥰
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I shall have to remember that one. Though I tend not to wrote to forms
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Absolutely gorgeous.
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Thanks so much, Liz. Truly appreciated! 🥰
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So many types of poems I never heard of!
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Me too, sis! It’s a fabulous creative learning experience. 😊
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I never done a ‘Waltmarie’, however your brilliantly written poem, might entice to write one my friend … 🥰📃 (Great song from Dusty)
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Oh, I hope you do write one, dear Ivor; it’s a lovely form and great fun, too. Thanks for your beautiful comments and this sweet song. I couldn’t resist the luscious tones of Dusty. 💙🥰🎶
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Oh, Dusty would have been my first pick too my friend 🥰🎶💕
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This is lovely Nance and a new poetic form for me so that excites me😃 I love there are multiple poems to be found on one piece 🙌
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Forgot to say perfect song choice and a favourite of mine from Dusty 💖
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A fave for me too, Ange …. a real beauty. Thank you! ☺️
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It’s been ages since I wrote a Waltmarie and thought it went well with this image; so pleased you enjoyed it, Ange. Thanks for your fab comments. 🥰
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I did 🙌
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A beautiful poem and I love this form. Both odd and even lines can be read as separate poems.
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Thank you, Sadje. I wrote a Waltmarie once before and forgot about it until yesterday. It’s a fun form and I’m so pleased you enjoyed it. ☺️
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It a very well written poem.
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❤️
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♥️
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