Last Dance

Strobe lights loud music silver glitter balls reflective tiny stars dot the dance floor hall. She was grinding and pumping body toned tight and fast she was the centre of attention her choice her last dance. She expertly glided up and down the polished pole her red satin outfit simply amplified the show. As she flawlessly moved to the chants of the men drawing into herself shone a dazzling grin. Becoming one with the pole giving it her very all this was her last song head high standing tall. As she smiled and waved searching deep within her core for this one final bow were loud whistles and roars. She quickly grabbed her outfit running to the door backstage in the comfort of her robe kissed a picture daughter Paige. I did this for you my sweet baby girl for college bound you are with the money I have earned. The men cheered loudly she reached her last goal turning from the mirror freely flew her soul. reworked 08-26-2016

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Charlie Smith

Date: 9/18/2017 7:36:00 PM

Lynn, why do I have to go so far back to find such wonderful poems from you? You show such depth in your pieces. I hope to see more new work soon. My best to you, Charlie...

Lisa Ricci

Date: 4/22/2017 11:00:00 AM

Good Morning Lynn. Wow. I didn't know what I would be reading before turning the page. Your words truly tell a story. Your words are also clear and vivid that we are all in the scene looking on and following. That is a credit to your writing. Bless the dancing girl and mom. Well done in its entirety. Honestly.

Vladislav Raven

Date: 3/22/2017 12:17:00 AM

Hi Lynn, what a beautiful poem. The poem does speak for itself. A mother's love is the strongest love there is in this world. Surely your poem here does show this. An excellent write once again Lynn. A wonderfully sad poem. To this mother her child is the most important thing. I perused this poem so slowly to savour its sadness. This has to be a seven and a fave Lynn. Hugs....Mike. XX

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 3/20/2017 6:41:00 AM

Your poem is a wonderful illustration of a mothers love Lynn. I really loved the imagery in your third stanza. This is another keeper for me. A Fave : ) 7

Paul Callus

Date: 3/10/2017 4:18:00 PM

This mother goes to great lengths to make sure her daughter's education does not get aborted! I presume that we are here talking about a single mother who makes sacrifices not to deprive her child of the most important things in life. Looks like it's mission accomplished! Let us not be hard on her! ~ #7 Best regards // paul

James Inman

Date: 9/25/2016 6:14:00 PM

A wonderful write Lynn but the subject I can't agree with. This woman is justifying what she is doing by using her daughter as an excuse. She is not doing it for her daughter.

Bl Devnath

Date: 8/26/2016 2:15:00 PM

It's a beautiful poem of beautiful realization my dear friend. Hugs, Cloudy poet, bl

Lynn Marie
Date: 8/27/2016 1:19:00 AM

..your lovely visits, insight and kindness are very much appreciated...Thank you :-) lynn