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Summary

"Bamboo Dance" is a poem from the "Women : Power" series, celebrating the resilience and spirit of women.

Abstract

The poem "Bamboo Dance" is part of a larger series titled "Women : Power," which showcases a collection of poems that highlight the strength, grace, and complexity of women. The poem, dedicated to the poet's mother, paints a picture of a woman who navigates through life's challenges with quiet fortitude. She is depicted as someone who remains steadfast amidst whirlwinds, avoids causing harm, and endures pain without losing her capacity to create beauty. The series features contributions from various poets, including BHD, marika bianca, Meg, Orisirisi, Rachel B. Baxter, samantha star, Tamyka Bell, Tasneem Kagalwalla, Tre L. Loadholt, Violet, and Wild Flower, and includes artwork by Ernio Hernandez.

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  • The poem conveys a deep admiration for the poet's mother, emphasizing her inner strength and grace.
  • There is a sense of respect for the mother's ability to withstand hardships without becoming hardened or embittered.
  • The poem suggests that women, despite being hurt, can still produce something beautiful and enduring, like music.
  • The inclusion of various female poets in the "Women : Power" series indicates a collective celebration of feminine resilience and creativity.
  • The artwork by Ernio Hernandez complements the poem, possibly reflecting the themes of femininity and power through visual art.

Bamboo Dance

part of the Women : Power series of poems featuring BHD, marika bianca, Meg, Orisirisi, Rachel B. Baxter, samantha star, Tamyka Bell, Tasneem Kagalwalla, Tre L. Loadholt, Violet and Wild Flower

art by Ernio Hernandez © 2017

that silent, hidden twinkle of spirit that holds her, strings she sways from, the way she bends, just so whirlwinds pass her by, yet she waits, long for her to tread on, steps that crushes no insect dreams, on her way, with no singling finger points, no caresses for anger that teases, no scales brass nor hide, but of course she hurts, she let them, me, pierce those tiny holes, and through these they bore in her, still music shall she make

Of my mother.

Poetry
Women Power
Bamboo
Strength
Women
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