Dance

Open your heart to happiness
Let every pore absorb light
Swim in the joy of the here and now
And cast off the darkness of night
Walk in the summer of sunshine
Fly in the blueness of sky
Know possibilities are boundless
Understand that nothing can die
Step from the shadows of torment
Sing til your throat gets too sore
Smile for as long as the day is
And laugh just a little bit more
Breathe slowly and deeply and listen
Give all your ideas a chance
Let the sun beat down on your goodness
And kick off your shoes and dance
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Agustin Avatar
August 13, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
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December 8, 2020 at 1:51 PM
Wow, I love "dance". Can I use it on my holiday cards? Thanks Mary
Hayward Avatar
December 9, 2020 at 8:12 AM
Hi Mary, thanks for your comments. Please feel free to use the poem on your greetings cards. A happy Christmas to you x
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