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Rated: E · Poetry · Contest Entry · #2148057
February 3 prompt for the Construct Cup Chinese New Year Edition.
In ancient times,
This country was heralded as the Land of the Divine.
Majesty flowed through its culture like a gift from above,
People sought harmony with nature and the universe.
But time has brought a regime
One that sanctions the people
And tries to erase its cultural heritage
Crushing the beauty that once was so prolific.
For believers who still practice Falun Dafa or Falun Gong
Shen Yun allows them to shed light
on those that believe and their struggle
They dance as a way to keep their history
And the cultural tradition alive

Like a painting come to life
The dancers move with a grace that is unmatched.
Their skill and talent are amazing intricate
And the backdrop of landscapes are vibrant with colour
Mauve, azure, and aquamarine
Dance and flit across the stage
Apricot and boldly blossoming crimson stand out from the alabaster.
The music captures you and wraps you in its essence
It is as if it is coming from a celestial place
One of beauty, and truth and light
One unable to be quashed or buried.

lines = 24.



Prompt for: Feb 3 (Ren)
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