Dancing With Ghosts

I danced with the ghosts of yesterday
    to a long forgotten tune
Upon the bridge of time we swayed
   where  bygone melodies are strewn

Embracing the haunting   rhapsody
    of cherished days gone by
 we waltzed  to the distant  melody 
    before we said  goodbye

 When the music played no more
    And  no  tune  was left  to hear
Ghostly shadows  moved across the floor
    until they disappeared  

 Perhaps I'll dance forevermore
    When  their   favorite song is played
as I    move  across the floor
   with the ghosts of yesterday
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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A   Avatar
May 1, 2016 at 7:14 PM
Joseph, Congratulations on your win in Andrea's fave contest. XOX - LINDA
Kendrick Avatar
April 29, 2016 at 4:02 PM
I like the rhyme and rhythm of this one plus the Metaphoric language..Congrats on your win..Sara
Allison Avatar
April 27, 2016 at 11:48 AM
Can only agree with Andrea this is gorgeous Jospeh:-) 7 :-) many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx
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July 12, 2015 at 10:43 PM
Joseph, your poem is wonderfully romantic with just a hint of melancholy to give it even more depth and beauty. I love it and am putting it into my favorite folder! Congratulations on your deserving win! 7
Carter Avatar
July 11, 2015 at 7:25 AM
Enjoyed this congrats !
A   Avatar
July 11, 2015 at 1:53 AM
Joseph, Congrats on your Any Old Poem #8 win. Always ~LINDA~
Smith Avatar
July 10, 2015 at 6:43 PM
Stunning piece..well deserved win....congrats Tim
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July 10, 2015 at 5:49 AM
- A big congratulations with your lovely poem, Joseph ! - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
A  Avatar
July 10, 2015 at 1:15 AM
Joseph, Congratulations, on your awesome win. SKAT
Secrest Avatar
July 28, 2013 at 4:18 PM
Lovely poem, very touching! -Heather
Gorelick Avatar
July 18, 2013 at 4:53 PM
ONe of my favorites Joseph,,congrats. BG
May Avatar
July 19, 2013 at 11:16 AM
thank you Barbara
Mannan Avatar
July 17, 2013 at 10:45 PM
Lovely and unique. Many warm congrats for this win.
Merryman Avatar
July 17, 2013 at 6:38 PM
This is wonderful, Joseph! The rhyme and rhythm are excellent! Congrats on your win! Love, Kim
A   Avatar
July 17, 2013 at 5:27 PM
Congrats with your awesome win... luv~ LINDA..
A  Avatar
July 17, 2013 at 4:22 PM
Joseph, Congratulations with your dancing poem in Giorgio V's contest. have yourself a nice one ~ SKAT ~
Gildersleeve Avatar
July 13, 2013 at 3:19 PM
Awesome, it was easily to imagine the ghosts dancing across the ballroom floor. I enjoyed your promenade of words. Warm Smiles, Connie
Gabriella Avatar
July 11, 2013 at 5:26 PM
I really love this wonderful write! Very nicely written and rhymed. Great work!
Oyewole Avatar
July 11, 2013 at 9:55 AM
Absolutely beautiful! Good luck in the contest. AO
Horsman Avatar
July 9, 2013 at 11:41 PM
wow what an inspiration this poem is, in fact, it so beautiful...
Kendrick Avatar
July 6, 2013 at 4:47 PM
Great work with such grand flow, rhythm, and rhyme..I am glad that I chose this one to read today..Thanks for the visit to my work..Your comments are valuable to me..Sara
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July 5, 2013 at 10:17 PM
GORGEOUS A fave.
May Avatar
July 6, 2013 at 4:57 AM
Thank you for faving my poem Andrea
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