Belly Dancer

By Sumaya

Her subtle perfume, like a desert monsoon An Egyptian mirage with jeweled décolletage The desert moon swerves to her undulating curves The Saharan night ignites into sudden midnight light as she spins and she turns her belly dance, it burns into hearts and souls of all who see her dance of eternal femininity.   PHOTO CREDIT: Photo of Shira by Jeff Obermann, Corvallis, Oregon.

About the Poet

Sumaya's mind, body and soul have been completely transformed by this beautiful art form. The music calls her and her spirit responds. She is delighted, though a little embarassed, to have her humble musings published on Shira's great site.

Sumaya has contributed the following poems to this web site:

• Belly Dancer
• Another Poem by Sumaya
• Still Another Poem by Sumaya
• American Belly Dancer

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