Jenish Somadas Poet Alexandrine

Dance of Death

The dragon dance of death,
Born in silent Wuhan
Round and round far it goes,
Filling ballrooms of Rome
Hip Hop, Tap, Rock and Roll
Taking breaths of poor souls
Healthy youth fit to dance,
Saving our elder lives.


Honorable Mention in BRIAN'S CHOICE M,any form,any theme Poetry Contest sponsored by Brian Strand

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Swetha Vangaveti May 21, 2020 at 10:28 AM This is such a graceful piece I've ever read about the little monster till now! What an idea to connect it to the dance forms !! Rock and roll, Jenish! You have rocked the floor!! Jenish Somadas May 21, 2020 at 11:10 AM Thank you Swetha..Such a delightful comment for my humble thought.. Stay safe...

Vijay Pandit May 21, 2020 at 9:37 AM Such eloquence you portrayed in dance of death, Jenish--charming imagery my friend, even in a dark theme--splendid! Jenish Somadas May 21, 2020 at 11:07 AM Thank you Vijay for that delightful comment.. Takecare always..

Gershon Wolf May 20, 2020 at 9:02 PM Hip, hop, tap, rock and roll... Very crafty, Mr. Craftsman! Devastating dancer, that virus! Cheers, Gershon Jenish Somadas May 21, 2020 at 8:12 AM Thank you Gershon.. Craftsman of death dancing around..Beware..

Shirley Hawkins May 20, 2020 at 7:22 PM Breathing fire as the dragon dances everywhere causing death to the old and vulnerable in the most unlikely places while the music plays on ... Wow Jenish Somadas May 21, 2020 at 8:11 AM Thank you Shirley..

Aditi Mishra May 20, 2020 at 12:19 AM The harsh reality of this world today that has brought people together as they fight against it. This is thought provoking Jenish. Jenish Somadas May 21, 2020 at 8:11 AM Thank you Aditi...