Dancin' Sue

There was a lady named Susan
Always worryin’, frettin’ and stewin’
Talkin’ woe is me’ to old man Lance
Who coaxed and cajoled her to dance

Lo and behold! They could cut a rug
Doin' the cha-cha and jitterbug
Soon the talk of the town
They danced every dance around

Smilin’ Sue found it all so confusin’
That grinnin’ Lance thought it all so amusin'
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Moorman Avatar
March 29, 2018 at 2:21 AM
Susan, what a wonderful little ditty! It brought memories. At the age of 17 I, and my girl friend's sister won first place in a twist contest. Fifty years later, at the age of 67, my wife and I won first place in a twist contest. On my first date with her, we danced to Unchained Melody by the Righteous Brothers. Today, at the age of 75, I still love to dance. So, if the Sue in your poem is you, NEVER QUIT DANCIN'!
Gentry Avatar
March 29, 2018 at 7:41 PM
Thank you! And thanks for commenting with your wonderful memories. Made me remember a few of mine.
Allison Avatar
March 22, 2018 at 3:56 PM
lol Susan this fun piece made me smile. I'd classify it as rhyme as it doesn't fit the limerick form:-) hugs jan xx
Gentry Avatar
March 22, 2018 at 8:20 PM
You are so right and I appreciate your input! Thx Jan.
Thomas Avatar
February 21, 2018 at 9:39 AM
Lol dancing will do it every time ;) Enjoyed this Susan!
Gentry Avatar
February 24, 2018 at 3:31 AM
Thanks.
Lamoureux Avatar
February 21, 2018 at 9:14 AM
When we dance it’s hard to fret. I think Lance was good medicine. I enjoyed this piece.
Gentry Avatar
February 24, 2018 at 3:30 AM
Thank you!
One Avatar
February 21, 2018 at 5:53 AM
Just because someone says something does not make it true Susan... I like the rhyme and flow in this one..
Gentry Avatar
February 24, 2018 at 3:30 AM
Thanks!
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