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Never Stop Dancing

I am the diamond
     that breathes 
     in your hands;
The fine lace to sway in
     breezes through windows
     as I crumble dedans la pirouette;
The cyclone, the earthquake,
     implosion of power
     in your arms.

          Spin me a room,
          Weave me a rainbow,
          Pull me to you and
          push me away.
          Burn me, absorb me.

I tumble, trip, fall, 
     to be lifted by you,
     elevated, levitated;
Finest rags, softest fringe,
     ripple around 
     last evening light;
Raise me slowly
     on tiptoes;
Rescue me, scream my name
     loud.

          Spin me your laughter,
          Catch me, don't drop me,
          Pull me to you,
          never push me away.
          Dance, don't stop.

Never stop.

***

May 10, 2017 
Copyright © Darren White

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Karen Jones Date: 10/17/2021 10:22:00 PM Enchanting write Login to Reply

J Hamilton Gist Date: 7/26/2017 1:10:00 PM Vividly picturesque! Nice! Login to Reply Darren White Date: 7/31/2017 5:13:00 AM Thank you very much :)

Afzal Nusker Date: 7/10/2017 10:46:00 PM I envy you, Darren. Your skill to write a poem with such depth & beauty is brilliant. Login to Reply Darren White Date: 7/10/2017 11:19:00 PM You honor me Afzal, thank you so much for such a wonderful compliment!

Sudarsan Mishro Date: 7/8/2017 7:52:00 PM Is it life,or the present moment or the job in your hand or the love-just yours that shakes you through these forceful words to utilise it the best to make it fully meaningful?Marvellous imagery,tremendous appeal,excellent selection of words and masterly presentation. Login to Reply Darren White Date: 7/9/2017 1:42:00 AM What a wonderful comment, thank you so very much :)

Roy Pett Date: 6/29/2017 3:51:00 PM Watching the video I say never stop dancing and reading your poem I say never stop writing, absolutely brilliant Darren, so talented. :)) Login to Reply Darren White Date: 6/30/2017 2:27:00 AM Thanks Roy. So happy you like this :D

Jenifer Jeyaseelan Date: 6/28/2017 12:32:00 AM Hi Darren! That's really lovely..... Login to Reply Darren White Date: 6/28/2017 5:30:00 AM Thanks once again Jenifer!

Okunsebor Williams Date: 6/27/2017 1:12:00 PM This is pure artistry. Well painted with perfect punning. Expressed as if in the moment. Lovely Login to Reply Darren White Date: 6/28/2017 5:30:00 AM Wonderful comment, thank you :)

Eve Roper Date: 6/27/2017 12:33:00 PM superb write, Darren ~* Login to Reply Darren White Date: 6/28/2017 5:30:00 AM Thank you so much, Eve!

Bl Devnath Date: 6/2/2017 2:05:00 PM Excellent poem read from you my lovely friend. Congrats being in the list of best poems. Loved always, bl Login to Reply Darren White Date: 6/2/2017 2:54:00 PM Bl, thank you so very much :)

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 5/30/2017 11:57:00 PM Your fantastic poem melds with the music and becomes one with the dance, inspired by the art of both poetry and dance Darren! I could feel your love of both in this remarkable poem! 7 ; ) Login to Reply Darren White Date: 5/31/2017 12:05:00 AM Connie, thank you so very much for liking my poem, and for the invisible 7 :D

Paul Dandrea Date: 5/25/2017 7:13:00 PM Darren. The poem is a fine piece of work that holds its own with the gifted dancers, choreography and music. Thank you for the lovely experience. Login to Reply Darren White Date: 5/31/2017 12:04:00 AM Oh Paul, I only find your comment now :) Thank you!

Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 5/23/2017 1:40:00 PM Wow! Darren.I enjoyed the video.The poem goes well with the video. Login to Reply Darren White Date: 5/23/2017 2:05:00 PM Beautiful, that video, isn't it :) Thank you!

Jean Murray Date: 5/22/2017 11:29:00 AM Such opposing images. A poetic kaelidoscope. Login to Reply Darren White Date: 5/22/2017 11:45:00 AM Thanks Jean, hope you liked it :)

Paulette Calasibetta Date: 5/22/2017 7:29:00 AM Jete, Jete, Jete! Beautiful! Login to Reply Darren White Date: 5/22/2017 8:01:00 AM Jeté battu :) Thanks Paulette :)

Paul Callus Date: 5/16/2017 10:59:00 AM Beautiful and emotional. Dancing through life on the wings of inspiration. Impressive and expressive words which tempt the reader to join in this 'dance'. #7+ Regards // paul Login to Reply Darren White Date: 5/16/2017 11:05:00 AM Thank you so very much for the compliment Paul, and for the 7 :)

Gary Bateman Date: 5/12/2017 12:11:00 PM Hello Darren, Beautifully done and masterfully articulated. Full of power and wonder. Superb Work. And, Never Stop Dancing!! A FAVE IN MY BOOK!! Cheers and Best, Gary Login to Reply Darren White Date: 5/12/2017 1:24:00 PM Gary, thank you so very much for your wonderful compliment. I will never stop dancing with words :)

Agnes Krampe Date: 5/11/2017 9:23:00 PM This is wonderful, Darren. Never stop dancing in your poetry. Login to Reply Darren White Date: 5/11/2017 11:41:00 PM Agnes, thank you :)

Maria Williams Date: 5/10/2017 11:24:00 PM The diamond breathing in your hand!! How beautiful is that? Darren you have excelled yourself and put in a magnificent combination of your great words , music and dance. A treat for all the senses. Thank you so much A Master 7+++ Login to Reply Darren White Date: 5/11/2017 12:03:00 AM Maria, thank you :) also for the 7. For me dance, music and poetry is inseparable, and I hope this poem brought the three together.

Sara Ella Date: 5/10/2017 11:19:00 PM so beautiful Darren :) You are the graceful one with words and emotions <3 Never stop!!! Login to Reply Darren White Date: 5/11/2017 12:01:00 AM Necver stop :) <3

Arthur Vaso Date: 5/10/2017 9:08:00 PM Very beautiful Darren, off to see Tims!! Login to Reply Darren White Date: 5/11/2017 12:00:00 AM His is incredibly beautiful!

Emile Pinet Date: 5/10/2017 7:23:00 PM The words are magical and beautifully expressed in a sea of swirling phrases that dance upon the tongue and page. Emile. Login to Reply Darren White Date: 5/11/2017 12:00:00 AM Emile, thank you so much, that's a great compliment :)

Akkina Downing Date: 5/10/2017 6:41:00 PM A magnificent spin. It's just wowing my breath. How can I not love it. I fave it a lot. By the by I read Tim's and it was just as beautiful... Hugs :) Kina Login to Reply Darren White Date: 5/10/2017 11:59:00 PM Kina, thank you so very much! And I am happy you like Tim's so muc, it is beautiful :)

Carol B. Date: 5/10/2017 4:00:00 PM Breathtaking sums it up for me!! This deserves a 10. :) Login to Reply Darren White Date: 5/10/2017 11:57:00 PM Heh, Carol, thank you for your wonderful compliment :)

Lisa Ricci Date: 5/10/2017 1:58:00 PM Hi Darren. Thank you for saying so and I know it is. Expressions and emotions that touch and reach the soul. I hope you accomplished all that you needed to accomplish today. PS: it is I who thank you. Have a wonderful night. -- hugs -- Login to Reply Darren White Date: 5/10/2017 2:35:00 PM Thanks my friend :) I am off to bed now.

Lisa Ricci Date: 5/10/2017 1:45:00 PM Please stay seated Darren and let me ramble. I will forever say and believe poetry is all about expression and emotion. And yes, the same applies to dance for dance expresses emotions and feelings as well. However, I don't have to tell you that for you know that better than I. You most beautifully and most powerfully expressed yourself here with emotion being present and felt. Congratulations on all aspects of artistry here Darren. You are amazing. It has been an honor. Keep expressing Login to Reply Darren White Date: 5/10/2017 1:54:00 PM I sit here in my chair, and I love hearing you ramble :) Dance, music and poetry are one thing for me, almost inseparable, and you understand that well. Thank you my friend <3

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