Postcard Stories from Tara Cronica “To Dance”
My good friend Lawrence Thomas introduced me to ‘Postcard Stories’. He learned of them through his writers group. You are given three words and a 150 word limit to come up with a short postcard story. I mentioned to Lawrence that I would love to do one if he would give me three words. Lawrence gave me ‘Inspiration, Lyrical and Spiritual. Here is what I came up with. Jake and Bonnie if you would like to join in please feel free, it was a lot of fun! Thanks Lawrence!
Dedicated to my daughter Jordan.
To Dance (150 word limit, spiritual, lyrical, inspiration)
The curtain opens, the auditorium is full, all eyes are upon me. I take a moment, breath slowly internalizing my strength. The music starts and I begin. I feel the vibrational energy move my body naturally as the rhythm and I become one. Each extension of hand and toe are strong, graceful, delicate. Lyrical dance is my personal expression, romantic, whimsical, almost spiritual. I am in a trance, unaware of my surrounding, enveloped by the moment. As the musical notes rise, I Grand Jeté across the stage to my finale. The music ends, a brief pause, the auditorium is filled with appreciation. I reconnect with the eyes that followed my every movement, as if it were their own. I see a room filled with inspiration. I bow my head and gently curtsy. Applause awakens me, I sit front row watching my daughter centre stage, reaping the rewards of her disciplines.
Good luck at Dance Jordan I will be sitting front row watching proudly while you dance like no ones watching ~
Tracy Westerholm
"Exploring the never-ending desires that fuel all life, while finding lyrical beauty in everyday happenings."
7 Comments
jordan
love your post mom i can’t wait till dance competition.
Tracy Westerholm
me tooooo! love you xo
Lawrence
Very nicely done, Tracy. Postcards are like poetry, and your words flowed and ‘danced’ on the tip of my tongue as poetry does.
It’s a lot of fun, isn’t it. Hopefully I have started something here. I want a monthly one now at least. 😉
Good luck on your competition, Jordan.
And hey, it’s FRIDAY. 🙂
Tracy Westerholm
Thank Lawrence, another way you have inspired me! Happy Friday !
Bonnie Johnson
Great postcard Trayc!
Jacquie
I will try one! You know how I love structure and form : )
Rick
Man ! You Can Write ! That Was Awesome ! Well Done !
I Admire You Trac ! Your So Real !
From Your Heart As Per Always …. Your Good !