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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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Andrea Dietrich Date: 5/19/2023 11:52:00 PM Gosh it has been maybe 7 years now since you passed away. Missing you today, buddy.
Elaine George Date: 12/27/2021 8:34:00 AM Dear Tim, I miss you. Like the song says, You were to beautiful for this world.
Harry Horsman Date: 8/9/2020 8:13:00 PM Re-Reading again my friend, wonderful poetry...RIP...Tim.
Rhonda Johnson-Saunders 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.
Ralph Sergi 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!
Connie Marcum Wong 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
Emile Pinet 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.
Constance La France Date: 4/28/2018 9:11:00 PM Rest in Peace Tim.
Rhoda Tripp 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.
Fj Thomas Date: 4/27/2018 8:48:00 PM I can't believe you're gone ... I just talked to you...
Elaine George 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
Fj Thomas Date: 4/7/2018 5:50:00 PM Thank you for inboxing me! Don't you dare disappear on me again Timothy Ryerson!
Fj Thomas 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).
Harry Horsman Date: 2/9/2018 10:12:00 AM What beautiful poetry, Tim. A master at work, Miss you on soup.
Fj Thomas 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.
Andrea Dietrich 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!
Ralph Sergi Date: 8/11/2017 2:53:00 PM A beautiful romantic poem that reminded me of my first date Great WRITE!
Connie Marcum Wong 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 ; )
Andrea Dietrich 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?
Nette Onclaud 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
Tim Smith Date: 11/29/2016 2:08:00 PM Very beautiful and charming Tim
Becca Teagan 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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