Love Poem: The Belly Dancer
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Written by: Panagiota Romios

The Belly Dancer

.........The Belly Dancer......... Stood beside her teacher on the stage. Young, brunette. Hip hugger magenta jeans and a short bandana shoulder less top... Her young heart leapt with dreams of dancing fame. Shoes were forbidden, just her beautiful feet showed. And heavy finger cymbals from Syria She imagined herself already in prismatic, sequined flowing veils. Creating licentiousness by weaving her hips, And the trembling waves of her torso. Performing before colored lights. Much to the audience's delight.   When the Moroccan music began, she was swept into a magical dance. Her teacher, encouraging her to do more so! And full use of the serpentine stage she made! Imagining herself in that surreal costume of femininity, Designed to cover the body perfectly. Voluptuously,just glistening with coins and intoxicating crystals.   The blend of Moroccan-Mediterranean sounds,indeed! That remind her clearly now. This was just the lyrical foundation and introduction to the man who is her heart's eternal vibration! He is the music that keeps her alive and eternal connection to life and the stars. She will always be his "Faiza,the Turkish Delight." His love of so many nights.   Till her spirit clandestintinely soars to their Romios Star. There she waits for him in their celestial dwelling. To dance for him...forevermore! September 30, 2019