
An old sepia toned picture kindled wistful memories
of the bygone days.
I was the diva of rhythmic prowess,
tiptoeing my way on to the stage.
Full of nimble balletic grace,
pirouetting with poise, to the musical cadence.
I was crowned the
Dancing Queen
to a thunderous applause.
Today, my passion for dance has drifted into oblivion,
as I strive to prove myself in the rat race.
It sadly rests in peace
buried under the busyness of life,
in a dark corner of my soul!
Thank you Lillian for hosting Poetics at dVerse. This week’s prompt is to use one line from Dancing Queen , a composition by ABBA. I’ve used : Dancing Queen.
Very nice poem Radhika!
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Thank you N
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Very poignant…
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🙏🙏
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Looks like my comment has gone into spam, Mam. 🙂
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Beautiful poetry 💕👌
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Many thanks Deepika ❣️
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Lovely take on the prompt. She was the dancing queen, then. Sad that she had to give it up for the rat race. But at least she danced her feet to joy. I love this. thanks for sharing it.
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I know, she could draw solace from the fact that she did it when it was possible. Thank you so much Selma. Have a lovely day!
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True words of a dancing queen who is now sitting sadly and her passions buried. Lovely photo and poem, Radhika.
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Thank you Kamal
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Welcome always Radhika 😊❤️
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Beautifully written ! Nicely expressed 🎉😊🎉💕
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Thanks Priti 😊
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Love the wistfulness of your poem.
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Thank you Sadje
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You’re welcome
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A wise poem! Beautifully expressed!!
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Thanks Jahnavi
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How poignant! The bitterness of buried dreams and lost passions. Extremely painful to fathom.
Incredibly evocative poem, mam.
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Thank you Sahana. It sadly is the story of many.
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Oh I can relate to the dancing queen you so beautifully described. but she had a moment in the spotlight and memories in her heart Radhika!💖
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Yes, she did😊 thanks Cindy 💖
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💕❤️😘
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Oooh I can relate to this one! I took dancing lessons from age 4 through senior year in high school – I am now 74. I’ve always loved to dance and my goal as a young girl was to be a Rockette! Love your post!
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So glad that this kindled nostalgia for you Lillian. Thank you so much. Wishing you health and happiness 💕
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Wonderfully crafted Radhika. You expressed the pain and the agony of repressed dreams in a subtle yet powerful away. Loved it
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Thank you Sowmya. I am happy you felt the pain through my words.
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A powerful take on the prompt, capturing the fleeting nature of those dancing dreams!
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Thank you Ingrid
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I loved your title! Your poem so perfect for the picture and prompt – the perils of the taste of success, passion and the sad reality you beautifully portrayed Radhika!
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Thank you Pragalbha. Blessed are the ones who are able to balance work and their passion!
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You are very welcome. I agree, true blessings.
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Reblogged this on Sharing Thoughts.
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Thank you for the reblog Indira 🙏
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My pleasure.
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Very impressive poem, Radhika. ‘as I strive to prove myself in the rat race.’ this is where all problems start.
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Absolutely. So many have to surrender their passion to that. Thanks Indira 💙
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My worst nightmare, this. Foregoing a deepest passion.
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Absolutely Jude. It can be very heartbreaking.
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💕… 🥰👌🏼
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🙏❤️
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Beautiful picture and well weaved the true life story, Radhika
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Thank you Suni
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Ohhh this is beautiful..
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🙏🙏
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