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LORDS OF THE RIVERDANCE
*LORDS OF THE RIVERDANCE
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There once were three Irish squirrels, Shawn, Finn, and Mack
Whose Riverdance skills took the villagers aback.
They' mimicked the steps of *Michael Flatley,
But truth be told they danced quite badly.
Their tap shoes they didn’t know how to clack.
They danced on stage and ‘neath the Irish moon.
But together their steps were never attune.
Their costumes were not green but ugly maroon ,
To others criticism they were immune
But oh how the ladies over them they did swoon!
“Oh, *Michael, just come and look at our show!
We’re the best dancers you’ll ever know!”
But the pride that they bore,
Was met with an uproarious roar,
As they tripped on their tails with a sigh and moan.
Undeterred, they danced 'neath the moon's silver light,
With a rhythm that just wasn’t right.
Though they tried with great zeal,
It was clear and ever so real,
They put *Flatley to shame every night!
*Michael Ryan Flatley is an American former professional performer and choreographer of Irish dance. Flatley is credited with reinventing traditional Irish dance by incorporating new rhythms, syncopation, and upper body movements, which were previously absent from the dance. He created and performed in Irish dance shows Riverdance, Lord of the Dance, Feet of Flames, Celtic Tiger Live and Michael Flatley's Christmas Dance Spectacular. (source wikipedia.com)
Copyright © Sara Etgen-Baker | Year Posted 2025
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