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Within My Head

With two left feet, no sense of rhythm, Murmur of voices, giggles and gasps Comes within earshot when I dance. Oh, but in my head I dance seductively, Grinding hips and dippin' with Patrick Swayze. That 'climatic lift' in Dirty Dancing, no problo, I fly in the air with grace and flair. Repeated cheers and bravos I do hear, For I now dance within my head.

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Harry Horsman

Date: 9/16/2013 6:00:00 AM

Oh this is so good Connie, you have just mirrored my life, this is excellent poetry,,,,,

Connie Gildersleeve
Date: 9/18/2013 3:17:00 PM

Thank you Harry for the delightful comment. I haven't been writing lately, recovering from surgery. The mind is spaced-out with drugs for another week or two.

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 7/17/2013 5:34:00 PM

:-) Hi Connie, Congrats with your awesome win... luv~ LINDA

Connie Gildersleeve
Date: 7/18/2013 2:56:00 PM

Linda thank you for your congrats. Much appreciated. Warm Smiles, Connir

Skat A

Date: 7/17/2013 4:35:00 PM

Connie, Congratulations with your dancing poem in Giorgio V's contest. have yourself a nice one ~ SKAT ~

Connie Gildersleeve
Date: 7/18/2013 2:57:00 PM

Thank you for the congrats. Much appreciated. Warm Smiles, Connie

Colleen Bono

Date: 7/10/2013 6:57:00 PM

My mind is always dancing.Thank you for your visit and comment. Trust I have searched for help and giving up on finding it. I am programmed to only exist right now.Take care Colleen

Jack Horne

Date: 7/9/2013 3:02:00 PM

lol, had a chuckle here - I can only dance in my head too. Congrats on your wins : )

Connie Gildersleeve
Date: 7/9/2013 3:37:00 PM

Jack I'm thrilled I gave you a chuckle with this poem. Thanks for the visit and delightful comment. Much appreciated. Warm Smiles, Connie

Matthew Anish

Date: 7/7/2013 11:30:00 AM

I took lessons recently iin "West Coast Swin" and you are right - it is easier to dance in the mind's eye. Nice verse here. Peace and Love Matthew Anish

Connie Gildersleeve
Date: 7/8/2013 1:56:00 PM

Matthew thank you for your visit and delightful comment. Much appreciated. Warm Smiles, Connie

Karen Anglesey

Date: 7/4/2013 9:34:00 AM

Connie, magical imagery of dancing with Patrick in my head. One of my favorite movies of all time. Very uplifting and great inspiration for a poem :)

Connie Gildersleeve
Date: 7/5/2013 5:26:00 PM

Karen thank you for the visit and delightful comment. Much appreciated. Warm Smiles, Connie

John Posey

Date: 7/3/2013 6:22:00 PM

Connie, I, too, am a graduate of "The Walter Mitty School of Dancing"... May I have the next one?..... Jake

Connie Gildersleeve
Date: 7/3/2013 7:09:00 PM

There's always a first time for everything, and yes you may have the next dance but you must do the 'climatic lift'. Lol warm Smiles, Connie

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/2/2013 11:31:00 PM

very COOL way to do the challenge.

Connie Gildersleeve
Date: 7/3/2013 11:18:00 AM

Andrea thank you for the visit and comment. Much appreciated. Warm Smiles, Connie

Robert Pettit

Date: 7/2/2013 10:17:00 PM

Sometimes, we just don't have the courage to get up and demonstrate our moves at clubs and parties. Good write.

Connie Gildersleeve
Date: 7/3/2013 11:18:00 AM

Robert I agree. Thanks for the visit and comment. Warm Smiles, Connie

April Gabriella

Date: 7/2/2013 9:21:00 PM

Oh I can so relate to this. I have NO rhythm either. Thanks for the great write.

Connie Gildersleeve
Date: 7/3/2013 11:19:00 AM

April thanks for the visit and comment. Much appreciated. Warm Smiles, Connie

Russell Sivey

Date: 7/2/2013 7:26:00 PM

I know exactly what you mean by this, I surely only dance within my head because I REALLY can't dance...I'm terrible at it! I truly enjoyed reading this delightful poem this evening! What a truthful piece, at least for me it is anyway!

Connie Gildersleeve
Date: 7/3/2013 11:26:00 AM

Russell thank you for the visit and you delightful comment. Keep dancing within your head. Anything is impossible, Fred Astaire, John Trovolta, or even bebopping moves. Warm Smiles, Connie