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September 14, 2025, entered in Jamie Patterson's “The Stumble and Rise” contest, placed 5th

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May I Have This Dance


 I was trying to be debonair,
 but my feet proved an unwieldy pair.
    I fell flat on my face
    but recovered with grace. 
Then I danced like the great Fred Astaire.

dancerecovery fromlimerick

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Joseph May

January 13, 2026 at 7:04 AM

A recovery with flair

Terry Miller

October 2, 2025 at 3:03 AM

This is great perfect limerick rhythm, congratulations

Janice Canerdy

October 2, 2025 at 1:04 PM

Thanks so much, Terry! Janice

Sara Kendrick

September 18, 2025 at 4:48 PM

Ahhh!! Seems like I saw how a contest is going on and if this is an entry it reads like a good contender to me. I like how you brought in Fred Astair. Way to go. Sara K

Janice Canerdy

September 19, 2025 at 7:36 AM

Thanks a million, Sara. Astaire was AMAZING!! Janice

Andrea Dietrich

September 15, 2025 at 9:32 PM

Wow. An amazing job here

Janice Canerdy

September 16, 2025 at 6:58 AM

Andrea, thank you SO much! Janice

Krishika Upadhyay

September 15, 2025 at 7:52 PM

Charming and delightful , playful humor meets graceful recovery, ending with a touch of classic elegance. Thank you for sharing this with us.

Janice Canerdy

September 16, 2025 at 6:57 AM

Thanks a million for this great response to my poem, Krishika! Janice

Paula Goldsmith

September 14, 2025 at 12:27 PM

Your "May I Have This Dance" is a lovely write. I did Not know you could dance like Fred Astaire. Hope you had a great time dancing the night away. Now have a lovely day writing away.................

Janice Canerdy

September 15, 2025 at 9:15 AM

Thanks a million, Paula. I have always been amazed by the talents of performers like Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Danny Kaye, Vera Ellen, . . . Janice