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The Dance

Yesterday lingers in my memory today Perched on a manicured hill after the last bell All my friends surrounding me She strolls by, I catch blue eyes glancing quickly my way A scented envelope... I rent a white tuxedo for her Sorority Ball She's dressed in full length blue silk Formally announced; I escort her through a flowered arch to that shining floor The band plays a sweet, soulful slow-dance song I nuzzle her neck, breathing in her perfume scent Shivering slightly, she snuggles ever closer humming the same melody softly in my ear... 11/29/16 Submitted for Brian Strand’s latest contest

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Date: 5/19/2023 11:52:00 PM
Gosh it has been maybe 7 years now since you passed away. Missing you today, buddy.
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Date: 12/27/2021 8:34:00 AM
Dear Tim, I miss you. Like the song says, You were to beautiful for this world.
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Date: 8/9/2020 8:13:00 PM
Re-Reading again my friend, wonderful poetry...RIP...Tim.
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Date: 5/22/2020 4:03:00 PM
Tim, your kind and fun loving spirit is missed, but thankfully we can still feel it through your poetry.. rest in peace.
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Date: 3/30/2019 2:38:00 PM
You poetically brought back memories of my youth of the weekly dances the 50's and 60's. wELL DONE, TIM!
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Date: 12/16/2018 7:33:00 PM
You are missed so much Tim...I am thankful your lovely poetry remains here my friend. Thinking of you this Christmas. RIP dear friend! xxoo
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Date: 4/28/2018 10:20:00 PM
Today I feel Tim's loss, for like many poets on this site he was an old friend. So many sad thoughts to contend with, here Tim found encouragement to write and share his thoughts with like mined souls. And it’s with a very heavy heart, that I must say farewell to Tim and wish him well on his spiritual journey. Rest in peace my friend, Emile.
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Date: 4/28/2018 9:11:00 PM
Rest in Peace Tim.
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Date: 4/28/2018 9:51:00 AM
Wish I had had the time to know you. I can certainly tell that you were loved by many...RIP, Tim.
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Date: 4/27/2018 8:48:00 PM
I can't believe you're gone ... I just talked to you...
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Rhoda Tripp
Date: 4/28/2018 9:50:00 AM
Feeling sad that just recently, he friended me on FB but didn't get the chance to know him. Feeling guilty...
Date: 4/21/2018 5:20:00 AM
Hi Tim, Such a beautiful romantic piece. It has been a long time since you have posted. Me too...but I come back here from time to time to check in on my favorite poets. Sincerely, Elaine
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Date: 4/7/2018 5:50:00 PM
Thank you for inboxing me! Don't you dare disappear on me again Timothy Ryerson!
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Date: 3/6/2018 9:52:00 PM
I've never stopped thinking of you Tim. Last I knew you were ill. I pray you're better. (New name old friend).
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Date: 2/9/2018 10:12:00 AM
What beautiful poetry, Tim. A master at work, Miss you on soup.
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Date: 12/15/2017 8:52:00 PM
I've been waiting so long to hear from you; I even came back here. Please please be okay.
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Date: 11/1/2017 5:26:00 PM
Oh, I am just now seeing your comment to me on this one, from a year ago!! that girl was really taken with you!
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Date: 8/11/2017 2:53:00 PM
A beautiful romantic poem that reminded me of my first date Great WRITE!
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Date: 2/7/2017 8:36:00 PM
A romantic interlude to change any lady's mood! I love this nostalgic peek into your past Tim....beautifully penned! 7 ; )
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Date: 12/19/2016 11:52:00 PM
OH WOW< Tim. Did this one not win? If it were MY contest, it would WIN!!! WAs this your wife, My friend?
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Tim Ryerson
Date: 12/20/2016 6:58:00 AM
No, not my wife....It was a girl I dated for awhile my senior year in high school. It did place about 7th or 8th in Brian's contest...Thanks for the comment and Merry Christmas my friend!
Date: 11/29/2016 2:43:00 PM
how your lines twirl with such grace, tim... you always amaze!.. how are you?.. hope all is well, my friend.. huggs
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Date: 11/29/2016 2:08:00 PM
Very beautiful and charming Tim
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Date: 11/29/2016 1:40:00 PM
Tim this is lovely. I don't know what Brian's contest is, I'll go take a look, .. but.. whatever it is, it has inspired this beautiful nostalgic poem. Hugs
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