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Degas Debunked - inspired by Edgar Degas, ‘Dancer Adjusting her Shoulder Strap’, c. 1895-96

The Photograph 
betrays the bones
of what lies beneath
a pastel's peaceful pose.

The master, with time
and colored chalk,
breathes life
back into the dance.

Written from image prompt: Mag 193


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Sue said…
I like that description of the negative betraying the bones.
Well said.
November 12, 2013 at 8:24 AM
Bekkie Sanchez said…
I like the line about betraying the bones too! Glad to have you back this week my friend!
November 12, 2013 at 12:28 PM
Tess Kincaid said…
It is very much like the bones beneath the painting...nice...
November 12, 2013 at 7:12 PM
Karen S. said…
and the dance lives on....beautiful.
November 13, 2013 at 11:09 AM
Letitia Minnick said…
Thank you all! I'm still trying to catch up with all the reading. :)
November 17, 2013 at 11:36 AM
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