Dance, Dance, Dance

DANCE, DANCE, DANCE

              What’s that?... You have two left feet. 
                      We heard that many times.
                    Why just sit there and watch?
                  How can we change your mind?

               Of course, nobody has two left feet.
              What is so hard in moving your feet?
                 Left, right, left, right for the men,
               right, left, right, left for the women.
                  Come on, it just like marching.

                    You should be dancing, yes!
               If you have not done so, start now.
             Dancing is the best exercise, it’s fun.
                    It involves body and mind.
 
                    Dancing moves your body.
               It challenges your mind to learn
                movements, steps or patterns.
             It also encourages you to socialize
                 for it connects you to others. 
  
                  Dancing makes you sweat
                and helps you reduce weight
             for it’s similar to cardio exercise;
           but a more subtle form of exercise. 

               Dancing is gentle to your body,
   yet, it enhances your motor fitness or mobility,
  improves your balance, increases your flexibility
                    and you develop agility. 

            Dancing promotes stronger bones,
          tones and strengthens your muscles,
           aids your blood flow and circulation,
                   raises your endurance.  

         Dancing is good for your coordination,
         your lungs, your heart, your emotion.
            It gives you vibrancy and energy
               as well as a better memory.

  Dancing increases your cognitive performance
             for you gain mental alertness. 
             It uplifts you and inspires you
                  to develop friendships.

     Wouldn’t you rather be having fun dancing
 than put your body through a rigorous exercise?
         You attain the same physical benefits;
           you also acquire cognitive benefits.
         You should be dancing, dancing, yeah…
for it’s easier on your body and better for your mind.

11/1/20    Hm's And Na's October 2020      Constance La France

   

Impress Me With An Old Poem (002)    Judged 10/16/20   Received:  NA
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Messina Avatar
January 13, 2022 at 3:52 AM
Hi Marilene, just reading some of your poems and I came across this one. It caught my eye because believe it or not, I love to dance. Usually at a bar when I had a few (lol) but I have a lot of fun. Keep up the dancin' :) Hugs Charlie
Evans Avatar
January 13, 2022 at 12:37 PM
I don't need to drink to get down... need to be on that floor to and do my funky moves.... lol... Hugs, Marilene
La France Avatar
November 8, 2020 at 5:23 AM
Marilene, congratulations on your win in my HM's and NA's October 2020 Challenge with this wonderful poem _Constance
Evans Avatar
November 8, 2020 at 10:46 AM
Thanks so much, Constance! I love to dance... and I cannot contain my passion in dancing when I dance... my feelings, emotions come out ... and I feel free as a bird or a butterfly spreading its exquisite wings.... Have a great Sunday!
Ashley Avatar
November 6, 2020 at 7:18 PM
Yes! I would rather be having fun dancing! :)) I admire the lively wonderful spirit of your poem, Marilene. I love to dance and I agree with you on all the vibrant, energetic benefits of dancing. A great piece! Congratulations for your fine win in Constance's contest.. ~Susan
Evans Avatar
November 6, 2020 at 10:44 PM
Thank you. Dancing is good for growing younger. It's really good for body and mind.
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