Puttin On the Ritz

The highest of the class with lots of flowing cash,
with gorgeous eveningball gowns and tuxes with  the sash.
They come to drink and dance the night away,
And no one  goes home till they see the light of day.

The expensive luxurious cars that come and go,
traveling miles from a distance to get to the show.
The men watch and  admire the women on the sly,
as the ladies sashay across the room to catch a wondering eye.

The horns start to blowin and the base gets to bumpin,
And shortly after that this joint starts to jumpin.
The men grab the ladies hands and lead them to the stage,
and before you know it everyone's dancing up the latest rage.

The ladies stay cute and the men stay cool,
never lose your cool that's  the golden rule.
Dancing up a storm all to the latest hits,
Now that's what's known as Puttin On The Ritz.

By: Gwen B Mason Gibbs
9/5/15
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Sietesantos Avatar
September 14, 2015 at 7:07 AM
Ooooooh! I love your version of this theme! Excellent piece that I sooo enjoyed reading. Congratulations on your well-deserved win and a 7! Pandita
Mason Gibbs Avatar
September 20, 2015 at 8:25 AM
Thanks Pandita, I appreciate your support
Johnson Avatar
September 12, 2015 at 8:14 PM
YOU HAD FUN WITH THIS ONE. CONGRATULATIONS.
Mason Gibbs Avatar
September 13, 2015 at 9:12 PM
Thanks Joyce, yes this one was fun to write.
A. Sharma Avatar
September 10, 2015 at 10:58 PM
Exquisite write Gwen! Congrats on a wonderful win!
Mason Gibbs Avatar
September 13, 2015 at 9:14 PM
Thank you so much Dr. Sharma.
Boddie Avatar
September 10, 2015 at 9:17 PM
I can hear that true old school original sound....in these words you have put down....so let the good times roll....so more great stories will be told....;)
Mason Gibbs Avatar
September 13, 2015 at 9:15 PM
Thanks Eric, yes there are so many more stories.
Allison Avatar
September 10, 2015 at 4:15 PM
Dropping back with my congrats Gwen:-) hugs Jan xx
Mason Gibbs Avatar
September 10, 2015 at 8:09 PM
Congrats to you also Jan ; )
Mason Gibbs Avatar
September 10, 2015 at 8:05 PM
Appreciate it Jan
A  Avatar
September 10, 2015 at 1:20 PM
Gwen, Congrats on your "Puttin On The Ritz WIN.." SKAT
Mason Gibbs Avatar
September 10, 2015 at 8:04 PM
Thank you SKAT
Konos Avatar
September 10, 2015 at 10:46 AM
Thank you for being in my contest
Mason Gibbs Avatar
September 10, 2015 at 8:03 PM
Thank you for having the contest
Cw Avatar
September 5, 2015 at 2:32 PM
Quite a beautiful poem you've written here Gwen. Great luck in contest
Mason Gibbs Avatar
September 5, 2015 at 9:41 PM
Thank you so much Theresa
Allison Avatar
September 5, 2015 at 11:14 AM
Wonderful imagery Gwen good luck in the contest:-) hugs jan xx
Mason Gibbs Avatar
September 5, 2015 at 9:42 PM
Thank you Jan
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