Inspired by photography of Brooke Shaden at: http://brookeshaden.com/gallery/
shiny power from
imagination’s station
bursts into dusty room
of beautifully tired mind;
ideas full-throttle steaming,
bells clang, lantern gleaming,
an archetypical locomotive
that sweeps any confusion
off flexing steel rails onto
sooty hardwood flooring;
while graceful barefoot
thoughts pose, entranced
by marvelous miniature
revelation which may
inspire fresh energy
for creativity; black
and white contrast
needs fleshing out,
expressed in muscular
tones of new dance steps,
art’s arabesque.
a poem in my pocket 
Sep 25, 2014 @ 12:22:47
Cool to marry the ballerina with the locomotive and consider the inspiration behind both…extraordinary!
Sep 25, 2014 @ 02:38:57
What a cautionary tale – make sure dreaming doesn’t get in the way of achieving!
Sep 24, 2014 @ 17:18:46
A child’s toy come to life to inspire a new dance. Lovely story.
Sep 24, 2014 @ 16:27:54
She is graceful barefoot, true, and a very graceful poem, and inspiring poem.
Sep 24, 2014 @ 16:09:17
Interesting use of the locomotive as metaphor for inspiration. And a very creative interpretation of the image from power of the engine to dancer’s grace of the woman..
Sep 24, 2014 @ 10:50:53
while graceful barefoot
thoughts pose…makes for an interesting wrap…
i think at times we need those things that will burst in/slip in and surprise us…
they keep the magic in the world a bit….
Sep 24, 2014 @ 07:50:52
I think we all need these inspired surprises entering our closed rooms with bells and whistles…
Sep 24, 2014 @ 03:29:24
wouldn’t it def. cause a burst of inspiration if our familiar walls are suddenly broke and the unexpected comes in… and i too hope that she takes the opportunity to try new dance steps
Sep 24, 2014 @ 00:40:07
Wow! From start to finish, this is beautiful. You really took advantage of all the details in the image.
“thoughts pose, entranced by marvelous miniature revelation”…love this line.
Sep 24, 2014 @ 00:37:28
A lovely, creative piece!
Sep 24, 2014 @ 00:01:37
this harbors such imagination and creativity; very well written. I hope she dances as amazingly as the words in this poem… smiles
Sep 23, 2014 @ 23:47:56
I admire the sudden burst of energy and creativity here Lynndiane ~ New dance steps, I love that ~ You have selected a charming setting, smiles ~ Thanks for participating and wishing you happy week ~
Sep 23, 2014 @ 23:44:27
I hope she does take those steps and start to dance!
Sep 23, 2014 @ 23:38:55
Anything that brings fresh imagery for creativity is worth while indeed…especially if it inspires some new dance steps. Smiles!