Sunday, October 2, 2011

street ballerina
To Be Alive

To be alive: not just the carcass
But the spark.
That's crudely put, but...
If we're not supposed to dance,
Why all this music?
~ Gregory Orr

15 comments:

Lubna said...

These lines just take my breath away. Have a happy Sunday and a joyful week ahead.

Suz said...

oo that's brilliant

I'm a shadow dancer myself

Jeanne said...

How beautiful and lovely is everything you share.
Love you
Jeanne

knitalatte said...

Wow, that shakes up my thinking today.
Thanks for the jolt of joy.
Karen

Anonymous said...

amazing!

Jennifer RIchardson said...

why, indeed:)
beautiful share, Relyn.
-Jen

Tracy said...

Oh, yes...this one does strike a chord! Dancing in my sit over this one... and the lovely image too! I've got shivers! :o) Happy Day, my friend ((HUGS))

Amy said...

Oh, I love that wee poem!

And here's a funny story ... I actually blogged about the Autumn swap--and then forgot to sign up. :)

Anonymous said...

Fabulous! Yes indeed, why all the music otherwise? Thanks, Relyn!

S. Etole said...

Hearing the music in so many different ways.

Kirsten Steen said...

Great question! And I want to be the spark!

Anonymous said...

what a wonderful question that poses.

HKatz said...

Short and profound. I love this :)

Marilyn Miller said...

Oh yes, let's dance!

Kyra said...

Beautiful lines Relyn..thanku for sharing them :)

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