Dressed for the Theatre

Dressed for the Theatre

A Poem by Patricia Wedel
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Formal attire in the latest fashion...

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An Invitation to the Kennedy Center... 

Formal but not overstated we danced down 

the long Hall to be seated at the pleasure of 

Aristocrats with their wives dressed in Pearls and 

dangling diamonds with emerald and gold...   

It was foretold that the Russian Ballet would perform 

starring Rudolf Nureyev and Anna Pavlova... 

My lover and I were well feathered and versed 

in the movements of Swan Lake and the dying 

Swan.... we had seen the performance in Paris...   

Anna Pavlova with her dedication and talent was 

the most famous Russian ballet dancer ever.  

We were mellow having had Wine of Red Berries 

before our flight over the Potomac in the Nations Capitol.   

 

  

 

© 2021 Patricia Wedel


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A stunning evening at the JFK Center. In all the years living on the east coast, I've never been the the Center. You show us a dreamy evening all bedecked with gowns and jewels and a lovely description of Swan Lake, which I have seen many times in NYC.
Take good care, sending good wishes,
Betty

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1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Patricia Wedel

2 Years Ago

dearest Betty... this poem is is close to my heart... part of it is fiction and part is truth. We d.. read more



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A stunning evening at the JFK Center. In all the years living on the east coast, I've never been the the Center. You show us a dreamy evening all bedecked with gowns and jewels and a lovely description of Swan Lake, which I have seen many times in NYC.
Take good care, sending good wishes,
Betty

Posted 2 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Patricia Wedel

2 Years Ago

dearest Betty... this poem is is close to my heart... part of it is fiction and part is truth. We d.. read more
I love the ballet and have attended some wonderful performances. But nothing this wonderful.

Posted 3 Years Ago


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Patricia Wedel

2 Years Ago

dearest Cherry... sorry to be so late to thank you... it is always a pleasure to read your review. .. read more
The ballet is just sublime, isn't it? Well worth putting to poetic verse.

Gorgeous write< pat:)

Posted 3 Years Ago


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Patricia Wedel

3 Years Ago

dearest Pryde... I. Bearish your review and the other reviews also... it is endearing to share the d.. read more
Patricia Wedel

3 Years Ago

I Cherish your reviews always...
dearly, Pat
I bet that was one hell of an experience. My second ex, with whom I am still close friends, is a dancer. She came from NY and did lots of ballet in her younger days.
Even several years ago here, I went to see her dance in Romeo and Juliet...ballet. she played Lady Capulet.
Beautiful...I used to go watch rehearsals because I liked watching the process of the dances, and then later seeing the end product.
what a thrill this must have been, to see the best.
thanks for sharing, Pat,
j.

Posted 3 Years Ago


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Patricia Wedel

3 Years Ago

Whoa... you have lived an Artistic life with ❤️ love... thanks for joining the Rehearsal... Cool.. read more
Would be a perfect night dear Pat. You allowed the reader to feel and understand the beauty of the opera. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry and your thoughts.
Coyote


Posted 3 Years Ago


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Patricia Wedel

3 Years Ago

dear John... I agree... a Ballet is also a touch of the Opera.. so dramatic and the music is emotion.. read more
Coyote Poetry

3 Years Ago

Hello dear Pat and I do agree. I need music.
This is one of the best of your poems I've ever read. The sheer titillation of your anticipation is pouring forth from your words. As you know, I'd rather go to an outdoor picnic than a hoity-toity indoor performance but your sparkling description is so humble yet effective, it could make a bear deign to traipse inside for some twinkly toes of an evening. The best part is your storytelling magic . . . you lead us thru the experience in so many detailed & palpable ways (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

Posted 3 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Patricia Wedel

3 Years Ago

I was not able to say Auf wiedersehen...
Roger knows a bit of German (to see you again). My.. read more
barleygirl

3 Years Ago

Being neighbors with Mexico over here, Spanish is the language used so often, most of us end up unde.. read more
Patricia Wedel

3 Years Ago

dear Margie... Spanish Music and the language is very is very romantic and emotional. truly, Pat
Your poem was and is a 'must', Pat. I love the Theatre for all its moods and performances so, reading your words, could see how it could be in Paris amongst those finely dressed people. But, the audience can never be as fine as the dancers on stage.. their elegance and energy are second only if not more to athletes. Reading a second time, sense a flight into another world.. and magical, visual and lovely.

Posted 3 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

emmajoy

3 Years Ago

I've posted an excerpt from Swan Lake for you, under my second post, Echoes. Hope you can hear and .. read more
Patricia Wedel

3 Years Ago

I will watch it now Saturday morning. we were so busy with errands yesterday.
tenderly, Pet.. read more
emmajoy

3 Years Ago

Whenever you have a minute.. but no hurry, dear one. x
I have never seen a ballet performance live, only on TV. I have seen Swan Lake though, and adored the whole performance. Swans, mate for life. I am reminded of their beauty and elegance on the river. The Russian ballet performance must have been an incredible experience. You two lovebirds dressed up to the hilt, on an occasion that you would never forget. Thank you dear Pat for sharing with us.

Chris

Posted 3 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Patricia Wedel

3 Years Ago

dearest Chris... love your Review... actually this poem is about the Cedar Waxwing and his Mate in t.. read more
Patricia Wedel

3 Years Ago

By the way, Chris... It is sweet to call us Love Birds... Interesting that Swans mate for Life... Na.. read more
Chris Shaw

3 Years Ago

I bet your trees look wonderful Pat. Ours are slow to blossom here. Love all things nature. Have a b.. read more
Parts of nautre can look like a besutiful ballet. I always want front row to that.

A delightful poem

Posted 3 Years Ago


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Patricia Wedel

3 Years Ago

dear Dale... thank you for your charming review. I will reserve a front row seat for you in the fu.. read more
Another lovely offering which has me jealous
We do not get that bird in our area and I have to say it is one of the most beautiful I've seen and certainly worthy of a P. Wedel poem.

Posted 3 Years Ago


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Patricia Wedel

3 Years Ago

dearest Dave... I can always depend on you to understand my presentation. The photo captured the be.. read more

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