(Posted 5th May 2010 – written 4th December 2009)
(Based on Nureyev and Margot Fonteyn)
immediacy
in life, in art and in love
purpose in passion
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pearl earrings and satin
leather gloves and love letters
crisp air-mail paper
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dressing up for you
white lillies and fairy wings
when did we grow up
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red camellias
cigars, cuff-links and coffee
Thai silk and leather
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post-cards of hotels
open windows – muslin light
soft mellow morning
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the heart, a muscle
a slave to beauty and silk
my life in your hands
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a silk tapestry
recalls an ancient battle
on some modern wall
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tweed and cardigans
cashmere pullovers and fur
peach leather on skin
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2 Comments
Hello Frances,
Beautiful photos. In what way is the poem based on Fonteyn and Nureyev?
Hi Helen,
I read about Nureyev and Fonteyn and their ‘story’ inspired me to write these haikus.
Thanks for leaving a comment,
Love Frances:-)
P.s.the photos were taken during the dance festival in Lausanne
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