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For Crystol Woods'

Fair and Square Humorous Patter Sayings

Fair and Square


Allemande left to your corner;
Go right and left grand.
When you see your pretty gal, 
don't squeeze too hard her little hand.

Head ladies chain; side ladies too down the middle
Your partner ain't no second fiddle.
All partners promenade.
Don't stop off for lemonade.

Do si do your corner; 
do si do your own.
Circle left. Make a ring; 
no, don't ring like a telephone!

Promenade once again.
She’s your Barbie. He’s your Ken.
Ladies in; men sashay.
Step lively; this ain’t no ballet!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Woods Avatar
June 12, 2024 at 5:32 PM
You're right about that! It ain't no ballet! Square Dancing is high energy, country, fun! But not sophisticated, a bit like me! :) Attention everyone!! I made A HUGE mistake and forgot to add this one to the contest! Andrea has been so graceful and kind about it but again, I apologize whole heartedly. This was a valiant effort well done! Xo
Dietrich Avatar
June 12, 2024 at 7:21 PM
thanks, Crystol.
May Avatar
June 12, 2024 at 9:35 AM
I enjoyed the humor in this write Andrea, best wishes
Rodrigues Avatar
June 11, 2024 at 4:50 PM
Very cute! Hugs ~ Kim
Wolf Avatar
June 10, 2024 at 8:04 PM
Heh-heh! The memories come flooding back, Andrea!... Nothin' 'square' about square dancing, methinks... Great contest entry too!! ~ Excelsior! :) Gershon
Dietrich Avatar
June 10, 2024 at 8:49 PM
Thanks, Gershon
Beaufort Avatar
June 10, 2024 at 5:15 PM
Andrea, your sense of humor never disappoints. This would be a great square dance sensation for sure!!!
Dietrich Avatar
June 10, 2024 at 8:51 PM
Thanks. I think these lines wouldn't even make half of a square dancing sequence
Rolland Avatar
June 10, 2024 at 4:18 PM
so lovely, dancing is art, thanks for the lovely poem Andrea
Dietrich Avatar
June 10, 2024 at 8:51 PM
Thanks, Yann
Slaughter Avatar
June 10, 2024 at 11:12 AM
No, indeed...ballet it is not! I've only square danced once or twice in my younger days, and it was great fun, as I recall. Thanks for the memory, Andrea.
Dietrich Avatar
June 10, 2024 at 11:53 AM
It's super fun. Sadly, my husband hates to dance, and sixth grade was my last real chance to do it.
Kendrick Avatar
June 10, 2024 at 10:42 AM
Cute one, Andrea. I always thought I would love to do square dancing, but alas, the time has passed. Thanks for sharing with us your contest entry. Reads like a good contender to me. Way to go. Sara K
Dietrich Avatar
June 10, 2024 at 11:54 AM
Who knows. Maybe one day?
Rodgers Avatar
June 10, 2024 at 10:11 AM
Dear Andrea, I am square dancing to your artistry. It was so delightful and playful fun. I felt like I was there! I loved all your rhymes and instructions, which just seemed to flow smoothly. You have definitely captured the lively spirit of the dance. I smiled and was very blessed! - Blessings, My Freind, Daniel
Dietrich Avatar
June 10, 2024 at 11:55 AM
Thanks, Daniel. the line limit in the contest does not allow for a complete square dance song, but this would include some main steps.
Narain Avatar
June 10, 2024 at 9:56 AM
A poem from a howdy girl in square dancing. Brings back old memories.
Dietrich Avatar
June 10, 2024 at 11:54 AM
Where did you square dance, Jay?
Buhagiar Avatar
June 10, 2024 at 9:00 AM
I felt this was some kind of dance. Perhaps western? Go to it gal, Hugs.
Dietrich Avatar
June 10, 2024 at 9:29 AM
Square dancing. It was one of the contests here
Meadows Avatar
June 10, 2024 at 12:44 AM
A fun poem Andrea! Wishing you a lovely day.
Nicholsen Avatar
June 10, 2024 at 12:33 AM
This is such a lovely write I simply adore square dancing what a fun piece many blessings
Dietrich Avatar
June 10, 2024 at 9:29 AM
I love it too. Thanks
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