Frivolity

She wore a singlet and a tutu,
Ballet pumps and slide in hair
And she practiced rigorously
With concentrated care;
But frankly her dancing skill 
Was rather one of dross,
Her Dying Swan resembling
More of a drunken Albatross.

Then she met a Bull Fighter
Standing in the Barnsley rain
Cursing under his breath
That ever he left Spain.
Now they thrill discerning
 Audiences every single night,
She in her ballet gear,
He in his Suit of Light.

With the big guitar playing
The mood is never dull
As they dance the Dying Swan
Being gored by the Bull,
And to rapturous applause
They restrict the encore
By repeating the performance
To just one time more.

Other projects are being planned
When they get time to rehearse;
Maybe dancing to the drum
Accompanied by spoken verse.
Oh it’s an exciting time
With no more Barnsley rain.
Operations have been moved
To a sunny Southern Spain.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Krutsinger Avatar
October 31, 2022 at 12:39 PM
I am really loving this tale "a Bull Fighter Standing in the Barnsley rain Cursing under his breath That ever he left Spain."
Ireland Avatar
November 1, 2022 at 12:55 AM
I've been standing in the rain in Barnsley - to a nice experience. Thanks Caren
Volumes Avatar
October 29, 2022 at 10:37 PM
I burst out laughing right about the time a drunken albatross was mentioned. You won my total attention from there. Another great tale Terry. I have a feeling we may learn of there next performance in Spain?
Ireland Avatar
October 30, 2022 at 3:02 AM
Had never thought of that Wendy but, watch this space / many thanks for your support
Bauer Avatar
October 29, 2022 at 1:13 PM
Delightfully told, Terry!
Ireland Avatar
October 30, 2022 at 3:03 AM
Many thanks Ilene for all your support/ really appreciate it
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