He painted this twice, didn’t he?
I don’t know, did he?
I think so, he gave up on one for a while.
I like the girl on the left, scratching.
Why her?
Her eyes are closed, she seems happy.
Almost like she’s somewhere else.
I used to dance you know.
Ballet?
Paris Opera.
Why don’t you start again?
I did for a while. My mother died.
But the itch remains.
She used to stand so still when she watched me.
Strange, how beauty freezes us.
I stood like that before her body, almost on point.
I think there’s something like fear in ballet.
I like the girl on the left, scratching.
There’s something like fear in her face.
About the Creator
Sean Bass
A poet and author from Liverpool, I have been published at dreamofshadows.co.uk and love to write.
I am extremely appreciative of anyone who reads my work. Thank you.
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The dialogue between the speakers adds depth and complexity to the painting, allowing us to glimpse into their thoughts and emotions. The choice to focus on the girl on the left, scratching, sparks curiosity and invites interpretation. The mention of ballet and the connection between fear and beauty adds a layer of profound contemplation. Thanks for sharing, have a nice weekend!
Sean, this is lovely! I felt like I was standing behind your protagonists in the Musée d'Orsay eavesdropping on their intimate conversation. Congrats on TS!!
Such a great entry for the challenge Well done
Hahaha you bring the itch from the painting into your poem. Degas paintings are gorgeous. Congratulations on TS! I loved It.
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Very well written! I love using the painting as a prompt. Intriguing! Congrats on Top Story!
Very well written. Kept me on my toes with all the questions and feelings of wonderment.
Congrats. great topic.
Loved this! Congratulations on top story ❤️
Such a deep dive into details of these lovely & famous works of art!
TS... BRAVO. I took ballet once. My mom didn't care if I learned to dance. she wanted me to learn to be graceful. I failed miserably and mom was eventually asked to keep me home. Born a klutz, stayed a klutz but your poem brought back some really fond memories.
Loved this! So relatable and creatively wriiten. Your emotions are thick and expressed in a clear but interesting way. Well done!
Stunning writing Congratulations on TS
How very creative to take a painting and make dialogue! Congrats on Top Story!
Wow! I loved how you went deep into this painting. There's something about how you bring the reader's gaze to the girl scratching and keep coming back that's haunting. This poem reads like a late-night conversation and I love it. Congrats on the Top Story!
Incredibly insightful and well-written; a must-read!
Wonderful description of a journey into a great painting
Very well done! Excellent conversational tone!
great poem Sean
Back to say congrats on your top story.
You nailed it. Well done.
I love the way you engage the reader in a conversation using questions in this, and I love the way in which it is written. And, did he paint the picture twice? One can't help but wonder about the beauty in his art.