Used by Permission of Resa at Artgowns.com
Princesses dance,
light as air,
think swan-light,
skirts swirling
feathers twirling,
arms held high
without effort,
smiling,
smiling,
smiling.
Never showing strain
never showing pain,
up on toes
spine supple,
never bumbling,
never stumbling,
smiling,
smiling,
smiling.
Princesses love
attention,
circling crowds,
flashing bulbs,
being chased,
being chaste,
smiling,
smiling,
smiling.
Princesses remember
perfect nights
when luck was in —
gowns were silky
without snag or sag,
the music flowed,
the night slowed,
smiling,
smiling,
smiling.
Copyright 2016 Brenda Davis Harsham
Note: Resa at Art Gowns makes gowns to-die-for, princess-perfect, luck-is-in, gowns for nights to remember. I remember wearing a strapless bridesmaid gown to my stepbrother’s wedding. I dieted all summer to be able to carry it off even though it didn’t have carefully hand-frayed feathers responsibly constructed from Swiss dotted net and cotton muslin. What might one do to wear a dress like Resa’s? Her gown channels the Swan ballet. In it, you might become the Sky Princess, sunny, stormy, changeable as the sky itself. This poem emerged from those daydreams as well as the recent maelstrom of presidential debates, the Trump tapes, ballroom dancing movies, balancing on a bathtub painting walls and a John Oliver binge.
Do you remember a perfect Princess night, either as the Princess or with the Princess of your dreams?
25 thoughts on “Light as Air”
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Friendly Fairy Tales 
lovely poem and dress, I could see myself walking around in that dress, although I would prefer it in a different colour.
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It’s a lovely blue then changes to gray. It’s quite spectacular.
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Such a beautiful poem and dress.
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Thank you for the poem part. Resa is an amazing textile artist, isn’t she?
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I would agree that Resa, is definitely an amazing artist, yes. 🙂
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Ah, Brenda, what an amazing tribute to Resa’s magic! Your words and her wonderful Art Gown make a heavenly combination. Love to both so very talented girls! 🙂 xxxx
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i love it!
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Thanks!
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Beautiful words, beautiful dress! I would love to wear it!
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I would, too!
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Perfect match or should I say a match made in Heaven, either way is magical! Two artists shining together in perfect harmony, what a beautiful dance!
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What a very nice thing to say to both of us! Thank you!
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Fabulous Brenda – Resa’s dress is gorgeous and your writing brings a perfect magic to her incredible craftsmanship.
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Thanks, Mary! The amount of work that went into it! She is incredible.
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Dear Brenda,
You have written a perfect poem for my creation,
It is such an honor that you, who has bundles of talent, inner beauty & inspiration, has found beauty & inspiration in what I do.
I love the poem!!! I am humbled, thrilled, dancing and “smiling”. BIG SMILING! Much love to you! ❤
Resa
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You are a sheer delight, my friend. I’m glad my pitiful poem made you happy. You’re a true artist!
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LOL! You made a type-o. Plentiful … not pitiful! As in, your poem is plenty full of beauty, joy, wonderment and princesses. What fun you are! xo
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LOL If only it were a typo and not my ego speaking. LOL
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Hahaha! Much love & admiration to you!
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Right back at you!! XOXO
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A beautiful post. I do remember at least 1 night or 2 where I had the great fortune to escort a lovely princess or duchess. —CC
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We should all have Princess nights to remember.
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What a dress too! indeed one would feel like dancing in the sky ☺️
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Yes, indeed. Resa is very talented.
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Ya! 🙂
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