There seems to be an emerging new art form which melds the creative energy of modern dance with the power of the spoken word expressed as poetry. A little music and imagination added to the mix sometimes produces a thing of beauty. Though there might not yet be an official name for this blend of interpretive dance and poetry, this type of performance is being seen more and more. This poem is about such a performance, A Poetess in Motion.
On the dark stage, a bright circle fell on the floor
Its intense beam traveled upward,
Narrowed to a pinpoint and disappeared
Into some black unknown space.
An unseen bassist struck up a hypnotic rhythm
And a sweet saxophone crooned.
A wondrous duet infused the atmosphere
With swaying melodious grace.
She appeared from the shadows into the spotlight
Slim, in white flowing garments,
Her body and the music moved in harmony
As she stepped into her place.
She recited verses of an epic love poem,
Tenderly she voiced her story,
With words, body and music in tune,
And with expression on her face.
She totally captivated those who looked on,
A poetess in motion
Who moved and spoke on love, that mystery
As old as the human race.
Music and voice came to a crescendo
Soul bared, and body exhausted
With a final bow her audience was
Engulfed in her warm embrace.
She held them to her heart just for an instant
Then released them like a flock of doves
Lithe on wings of thunderous applause, smiling,
She fluttered out without a trace.
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