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The Rhythm of My Body

I dance when my eyes blink I dance to touch your soul with an indelible ink I dance when my heart sings I dance to give a caged bird its wings I dance when my soul sobs I dance to the happiness of the harvested crops I dance when my spine shivers I dance to soothe your nerve tremors I dance when I rise high to the sky I dance to add glister to your gloomy eye I dance when I sink to the bottom of the earth I dance to celebrate the revival of hope on its rebirth. I dance when my head droops in the darkness of enigma I dance to the rhythm of the words that give a third degree to dogma. I dance when my hands tremble in the frozen forest of fear I dance to provide warmth to the icy days of the calendar year I dance when my hair strands race through the waves of the air I dance to the giggles of the roller coaster at the children's fair. I dance when my fate gets flipped I dance to outspread the wings of love that were violently clipped. I dance when your fingers tickle the veins of a flute I dance to digest the harsh reality of a bitter truth. I dance when a mother experiences the baby bumps I dance to wipe the tears of abandoned moms. I dance when success embraces my best friend I dance to drive the dunes of disaster away to their far end. I dance when it rains I dance to turn the barren land into a green belt of grains. I dance to my wishes I dance to my fears I dance to my smiles I dance to my tears I dance to my blood flow I dance to my inner glow I dance when I am low I dance when I lose my show Dance is in Me Dance speaks about Me Dance completes Me.

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Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 3/7/2019 10:57:00 AM

Hello Swetha Vangaveti, so nice to meet you. What is the rhythm of the beat? Have a nice day my friend.

Komal Walimbe

Date: 3/3/2019 9:11:00 AM

Wonderful...….

Sneha Rv

Date: 2/8/2019 11:10:00 AM

I'm dancing to this poem after reading it thrice!

Swetha Vangaveti
Date: 2/9/2019 12:17:00 AM

It's the magic of Poetry. It can make hearts dance to its tunes. Enjoy the weekend :)

Paul Callus

Date: 2/3/2019 12:00:00 PM

These lines are not only enjoyable, but also project a feeling of positivity, Swetha. May you always find delight in the beauty that everyday life offers you! Regards // paul

Swetha Vangaveti
Date: 2/4/2019 4:35:00 AM

Thanks a lot Paul :)

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 2/3/2019 3:28:00 AM

Wow Swetha, you are an accomplished poet with loads of talent. Your poem is awesome, carry on dancing my friend and may you spill ink like this always! Poetry hugs, Jennifer.

Swetha Vangaveti
Date: 2/4/2019 4:36:00 AM

Thank you for your beautiful comment Jennifer :)

Eve Roper

Date: 2/2/2019 12:26:00 PM

You touch my soul with this one, Swetha,, Perfect verse with your soul out for the world to see. Hugs Eve

Swetha Vangaveti
Date: 2/3/2019 12:46:00 AM

Words dance to the tunes of a poet's heart :) Happy weekend Eve :)

Arturo Michael

Date: 2/2/2019 7:36:00 AM

You dance a chant of peace and love... a queen no doubt...

Swetha Vangaveti
Date: 2/2/2019 8:21:00 AM

That's so nice of you.. Thanks a lot :)

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 2/1/2019 10:32:00 PM

Swetha, I tore my acl and my miniscus and bruised my bone on the same day about four years ago. I love to dance, but have dared not since. This poem has given me the gift of feeling like I have danced, so thank you my friend!

Swetha Vangaveti
Date: 2/2/2019 12:24:00 AM

What a Coincidence that you got to read this poem on the same day !!! But I am so happy that this poem gave you a feeling of happiness. What Poetry cannot do!! Have a great weekend :)