Fred And Ginger Comments

Thank you for the imagery and contrast of elegance/movement against depression/stillness. You might stick to pure image and try a last line like, 'A nation's hopes in satin swirling softly against his knees.' The music died idea seems a bit played out.

Sigh. Those two on screen were beauty personified, as this gem of a poem captures perfectly. There's never been anything like it since, which is why that last line packs such a punch. I've always loved Ginger's quote 'I did everything Fred did - only I did it backwards and in heeels'. Hugs Anna xxx

I always say I would've loved to have been born back then..........life just seems to have been so much more romantic! Great poem Lori. Sincerely, Mary

Nice work. An unexpectedly serious ending makes the reader stop and think seriously about the contrast you present here. It was a pleasure to read.

Lori...well done. I like the precise images, almost like a Japanese painting.

I like this poem a lot, Lori. my mother used to watch those old Hollywood classics all the time, and I've seen quite a few as well. very good.10