poetry jam
can't see the magic?
then you are dead already
just not plot bound yet:)
Russians rule the ice
weaving and gliding - sheer joy
to watch these dancers
he so elegant
a tall man in uniform
i want to be her
speed and triple jumps
inflamed hot passion on ice
waltz time wonderment
poets united
watch out for this guy
he may be a giggle now
might sober up later on
history of sorrow
russia is always in pain
things will change one day
not easy for them
ex k.g.b commissar
unopposed leader
three word wednesday
no vodka for me
i have to get into shape
for cossack dancing
insatiable
my appetite for vodka
drives me quite feral
alcohol abuse
is rampant throughout russia
lives ripped into shreds
cool Russian soldiers
love wild cossack dancing for
exercise and fun
russian cops groovin'
aussie cop's choir is non
existent-pity!
audience looks bored
western decadence does not
do it for ruskis
i really enjoyed your poems...and the variety you shared!
ReplyDeletelovely work!
stacy lynn mar
http://warningthestars.blogspot.com/
Thank you Stacy.
ReplyDeletei think i would need the vodka to dance like that...ha...
ReplyDeletethe ice dancing is amazing..putin, not so much
he is scary to me...and repressed...ha
Well, Russians did not totally rule the ice. I was very proud of the American couple who did so well with ice dancing.
ReplyDeleteVery nice. I am also a fan of the haiku. They've been coming to me more slowly though.
ReplyDeleteAh no...the Russians took the "pairs" --- the Americans THIS YEAR in Sochi own the Gold in dance - the Russians got Bronze but imho it should have gone to the French. Yes...this year it's all about ice dancing and I'm the girl who should know. Kudos on your olympic poems...all well done!
ReplyDelete'Inflamed hot passion on ice'. Sizzling good poetry. Somehow i've always been fascinated by Russian ballerinas, gymnasts and acrobats. They're so good at what they do. I think it's because of a strong ballet base that they're so elegant.
ReplyDeleteYes I think they are marvellous!
Deleterussia is to weird
ReplyDeletethey write with backwards letters
where's that on keyboard
russia rules the ice
there's little else to dance on
in siberia
from russia with love
ReplyDeleteback in the u.s.s.r.
cold war melodies
thin black sobranies
Deleterussian roulette,samovars
bear hugs and vodka
Yes, I too enjoy the skill and aesthetics of ice skating. For some reason, as yet unknown to me, it is the women I prefer watching.
ReplyDeleteSie sind zu ernst Birdie!
DeleteLove all the ice skating! "I want to be her" - ditto
ReplyDeleteLayered, thoughtful, complex and, the contrast – pinned against “sheer joy” – quite sad. Well penned.
ReplyDeleteHhellllllo Rall....nicely done.....my grandparents came from Russia ...so I can relate
ReplyDeletePreevyet Wayne! Quelle surprise! . Nice to see you again. Been too long! I will have to write more poems about Russia to entice you over here:)
DeleteGreat poems on the life and culture of such a vast country. Excellent images and vivid pictures
ReplyDeleteEach of your poems addresses leaders in some way. I too wonder about Putin. I enjoy the wit in all your verses.
ReplyDeleteRussia has a rich culture but Putin's Russia does not appeal to me.
ReplyDeleteYes they a rich culture and certainly have the x factor when it comes to the expressive arts, a consequence of centuries of repression and suffering.
ReplyDeleteRussian culture is engaging..though of course the winter olympics has caused a political stir..anyone whose propaganda photos look like homo-erotica shouldn't be throwing the stones too far.. go pussy riot! (although Russian prison can't be fun)
ReplyDeleteThe gulags would be awful especially if you were locked up with Stephen Fry as a cell mate:)
DeleteI cannot believe how infantile his behaviour was in his interview with a Russian minister.He has retrograded the gay cause back at least 50 years with his self inflated importance and ignorance.If he tried that in Saudi Arabia or one of the other Islamic countries he would be hanging from a crane!
Cool presentation. I am struck by the line "Russia is always in pain". This is true.
ReplyDeleteThey are a strong, stalwart people. your poetry reflective of the charms and struggles
ReplyDeleteFry is a wonderful ambassador for Russian heterosexuality - just like Madonna. He is weeping for the poor and oppressed. the sweet, darling man.
ReplyDeleteI know a few cranes. Although large, long-legged and long-necked birds, they would not be able to bear the weight of this tubby person.
Lots of different takes on Russia. Lots of ideas to read here. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteRallentanda you outdid yourself here! Wow, so many excellent haiku's :-). the videos were fun too, though my knees were hurting after watching the cossack dancing! whoof! :-)
ReplyDeleteLOL
Deletesuperb! ~
ReplyDeleteMy knees hurt just watching the dancing video! I think I would need some vodka to attempt those dance moves!
ReplyDeleteNah..you could do it. It's easy . Piece of cake:)
DeleteThis is haiku heaven, for sure!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat mosaic of all things Russian! Enjoyed these.
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