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The Dancing Plague of 1518: Collaboration With Dilly Dally

The Dancing Plague of 1518: Collaboration with Dilly Dally A plague cursed, until death they dance Until forever lasts this plight Moving hypnotic deep in trance Onlookers revel at the sight From days to weeks, from dawn til' night Hysteria spread the expanse Collapse in exhaust by firelight A plague cursed, until death they dance Can I dance myself free perchance Repent and be rid of this smite I bleed amidst this endless prance Until forever lasts this plight Exhaustion sets with hope just slight Up to Saint Vitus' healing glance Limbs swinging limp, glazed eyes contrite Moving hypnotic deep in trance Free me of sin, my soul enhance Crosses on shoes to quell the fright Quicken the end, I beg advance Onlookers revel at the sight They fell in numbers, losing might By now all but God looked askance Dance to rest and read the last rite All life is but a game of chance A plague cursed May 22, 2023

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Sotto Poet

Date: 5/29/2023 5:16:00 AM

The collaboration between these two exceptional poetesses was truly remarkable. The work was delightful with its stunning imagery and carefully selected vocabulary, as well as its skillful juxtaposition of views and ideas. It was evident that much thought and effort had been put into the creation of this piece.

Di11y Da11y
Date: 5/29/2023 8:03:00 PM

Thank you Sotto, for taking the time to share such positive feedback. Working with Hat was a joy :)

Hat Bueckert
Date: 5/29/2023 7:56:00 PM

Very kind of you to say, it was a fun project with an excellent poet :) !

Di11y Da11y

Date: 5/22/2023 3:19:00 PM

This was great fun Hat, came together so quickly. Thank you for the invite and coming up with the idea :)