John A'Hern Poet Free verse

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Watching the skills of dancers on a TV show reminded of the Saturday dances at the local School hall. I noted that there seemed to be more girl with girl couples dancing witout inhibition, just a couple of boys joined in. I myself hid behind a chair and enjoyed the beat of the music, too shy to try and dance with a girl. That was until, the poem explains the rest.

Saturday Dance Memories

Dancing Memories Re-Surface 
A TV show brought back the spark 
Dancing, showing its finest arts 
Bodies swaying, feet moving 

A beat, that introduces rhythm 
Memories start to unfold 
Behold, a dancer on their own 
friends poked fun, in a friendly way 

He is gone into his world of sway 
Invisible protection from outside sources 
No girls approached this strange boy 
The Saturday dance we all attended 

Some there because of peer pressure 
On their own, moves were smooth 
If others involved, they would lose 
Aware of a presence standing before them

Invisible barrier is there it will protect 
A girl with eyes so dark and wary 
She swayed to the beat, arms inviting 
Time stood still, decision needed 

Heart missed a beat, barrier was broken 
Friends all quiet, enjoying this treat 
Applause from friends as the couple joined hands 
Dancing as one, shyness was gone 
Her eyes never ever left the lonely dancer 

The dance it finished, she bowed and held him 
This girl became a traveling companion 
Years have flown, memories remain 
The night a girl, taught a boy how to dance.

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