FSF Challenge - Dazzles






Lillie McFerrin Writes

This week's writing challenge from


Five Sentence Fiction


( Lillie McFerrin Writes ) is based upon the prompt:




Dazzles




What it’s all about: Five Sentence Fiction is about packing a powerful punch in a tiny fist. Each week Lillie posts one word for inspiration, then anyone wishing to participate will write a five sentence story based on the prompt word.






Another poem. Free-form.









Dancing Visions






Image source http://lilliemcferrin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/danece-dance-the-spotlight-51376.jpg via Lillie McFerrin's FSF









It is her dream: to dance.



Illuminated by the glow of a single spotlight,

She begins.



Her body sways,

Outstretched arms undulate

Emulating flowing waters.



Then hands,

Rising into the air like lifting fog,

Fall like rain

Onto the black rubber rims.



The wheelchair twirls,

Sparkling in the sunlight from between tattered curtains

As the audience within her reverie,

Dazzled by beauty,

Applauds.



                         K. R. Smith








Image source http://lilliemcferrin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/danece-dance-the-spotlight-51376.jpg 




© 2012-2014 K. R. Smith All rights reserved

Comments

  1. UnknownJune 26, 2014 at 1:26 PM

    There are theatre groups which sometimes hold sessions where people in wheelchairs can enjoy dance. I think it's wonderful.
    I created a bit for this prompt here.

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    1. K R SmithJune 27, 2014 at 12:51 PM

      Yes, I've heard about those groups, and they are great, but that is a story for another post Thanks for dropping by to read!!

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  2. Soumyaa VermaJune 27, 2014 at 12:17 AM

    Wow! what a beautiful imagery created here

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    1. K R SmithJune 27, 2014 at 12:53 PM

      Thank you for reading and commenting. I'm glad you enjoyed my effort at poetry!

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  3. Tina BasuJune 27, 2014 at 1:22 AM

    wow.... very nicely done. perspectives, dreams, helplessness, you said them all.
    Tina from The Sunny Side of Life

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    1. K R SmithJune 27, 2014 at 12:56 PM

      This poem seems to mix the emotions of the young lady (as I see her) with those of the reader. I know I am biased, but I enjoyed writing it as well!

      Thanks for reading!

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  4. Anita SabatJune 27, 2014 at 5:55 AM

    Really pretty. Very lyrical :)

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    1. K R SmithJune 27, 2014 at 1:00 PM

      True. And when I read it, I can almost hear the music in the background!

      Thanks!

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  5. cammies on the floorJune 27, 2014 at 8:45 AM

    So lovely and loving; I was taken away with her

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    1. K R SmithJune 27, 2014 at 12:59 PM

      As was I!

      Thank you for reading and commenting! I try to respond to every comment, but it is a busy time for me, so it might take a while sometimes.

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  6. UnknownJune 27, 2014 at 11:54 PM

    your work is equally dazzling. Thanks for the wonderful post.

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  7. CifarJune 30, 2014 at 2:10 AM

    dance sets us free and your post proved it very beautifully

    The Lone Survivor

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    1. K R SmithJune 30, 2014 at 11:34 AM

      It certainly did or the girl in my poem! Thanks for reading and commenting!

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    2. K R SmithJuly 3, 2014 at 8:17 AM

      OK, I must learn to type....

      That should be:

      "It certainly did FOR the girl in my poem! Thanks for reading and commenting!"

      My apologies!

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