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My shadow dances to the rhythm of a lonely tune. It dances gracefully and with love though in a sad mood. Tell me, my friend, how does she sway? Is it slow and true? Or exuberant and wild? Does he love you as I loved you? Does he care as I cared for you? Does your shadow dance too, my love? Look at my exciting dance, do you see it in your dreams? Does it give your conscience twirls? Does its tune hum in your head? 'Twill be all in vain, my dear, for now, my shadow has learned to dance all by herself. Now it's but a ghostly shadow which you cannot attain. It matters not for me if your shadow dances in regret. Go on and dance the dance of youth. Let not your bones buckle under the strain. I wish you peace and happiness, but my shadow will continue in the glimmer of moonlit nights, to dance alone.

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Date: 10/23/2023 2:38:00 PM
Such beauty and sadness all in one Victor….heart touching! Cuddles…Debx
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Date: 10/20/2023 5:39:00 PM
To dance and find the shadow of love, though you are alone.
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Date: 10/20/2023 8:20:00 AM
You rise in pride and beauty, Victor! An Ekphrastic poetry that renders in a wise and lovely way what is in your mind of thoughts and visions and in your heart of emotions so hard to decrypt.. For an avid reader who savours each word and verse would be so much delighted to decode your poetry to comprehend and relish what you masterfully write! Hope you are doing great. God bless you. Best regards.
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Date: 10/19/2023 5:54:00 PM
Reading this earlier made me noticed later as I set outside; the shadow of the leaves against the red brick just danced as the breeze played with them.
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Date: 10/19/2023 5:11:00 PM
Actually, Victor, i can picture quite a magnificent gentleman doing a Greek (i think) dance alone in the glimmer of moonlight… think it was in a movie years & years ago…thus i thought this poem quite appealing in its strong imagery as well as its emotion & music. A “vulnerable”man can be very sexy indeed
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Date: 10/19/2023 2:31:00 PM
this is quite touching at the end, what represents our shadow ? everything has a shadow i guess, thanks fo the thoughtful poem Victor
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Date: 10/19/2023 11:17:00 AM
what a poignant piece Victor, hugs Jan xx
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Date: 10/19/2023 8:28:00 AM
Love this piece. Unfortunately my shadow has two left feet and keeps tripping me up.
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Jan Allison
Date: 10/19/2023 11:18:00 AM
just stick to smooching with your sweetie then Rick lol:-) hugs Jan xx
Date: 10/19/2023 4:04:00 AM
Creative angst and lovely word choice. I enjoyed being engaged in this poem of your loving green esteem. Love this.
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Date: 10/19/2023 3:50:00 AM
This has such a sad element to it, but so much imagery as well. A great write as always dearest Victor. Hugs
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Date: 10/18/2023 9:27:00 PM
Greetings Victor, you catch loss, love, dance + shadow in a mix that has poetic charm. Fine use of rhetorical questions too. I enjoyed reading your posting. Best wishes, Brian
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Date: 10/18/2023 8:42:00 PM
Dancing alone is the only option left for a lover if the loved one leaves. Though sad, life has to be enjoyed and we have to dance alone. These sad reflections on love are also marked with a tone of resilience. Well done Victor.
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Date: 10/18/2023 6:52:00 PM
Today I saw that woman. Swaying her arms to a song that will always be a classic. It's the spirit.
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Date: 10/18/2023 12:57:00 PM
Sad reflections on love, memories of dancing together, but now dances are coupled with loneliness and memory, shadow dancing. This is very lovely and emotive Victor.
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Date: 10/18/2023 12:51:00 PM
such a poignant ending on this one , Victor. A great read!
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Date: 10/18/2023 12:00:00 PM
Beautiful poem Victor! Sometimes we all dance with ourselves, but nothing more beautiful that dance with somebody. Anyway, to dance make us free while listening to a good music piece. Blessings!
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Date: 10/18/2023 10:55:00 AM
In affect, we are all shadows...physical attributes, reflections, shadow cast of facsimiles of what we really are in spirit. Excellent read. Makes one think.
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Date: 10/18/2023 9:38:00 AM
Excellent poem. God bless you.
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Date: 10/18/2023 9:22:00 AM
So sad when lovers part. Your of engrossing tale of lonely shadows, dancing in moonlight, is melancholy and beautiful, Victor.
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Date: 10/18/2023 9:07:00 AM
Ahh!! Kind of sad. It reminded me of a song from long ago, "Me And My Shadow". Thank you for sharing this one with us and for dropping by my page. Sara
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Date: 10/18/2023 6:59:00 AM
- Dancing with one's shadow ... is far from dancing with the one you love ... lovely and wistful, Victor - hugs
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Date: 10/18/2023 6:46:00 AM
Honestly, this made me teary eyed.. Sigh, what a heart-wrenching and painstaking poem this is, still showing poetic elegance and gorgeous use of imagery.. The metaphorical way of conveying ache, heartbreak and the sense of loss.. This completely left me speechless and no doubt, it's one of my FAVs from you, dear Victor. I could resonate with the vulnerable feelings here.. All those questionings.. Ah, heartfelt! "Go on and dance the dance of youth.Let not your bones buckle under the strain" Deep
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Victor Buhagiar
Date: 10/18/2023 7:43:00 AM
Thanks for the fav. Victor
Date: 10/18/2023 6:40:00 AM
Uplifting and joyful missives you convey, Victor. Fabulous poem.
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Date: 10/18/2023 6:26:00 AM
Victor, your creation is an absolute masterpiece, brimming with breathtaking beauty and boundless creativity. The title you have chosen is flawlessly fitting, evoking a sense of enchantment and stirring up a blend of longing and wistfulness. The delicate touch of romance infused into your writing is nothing short of captivating, blessings
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Date: 10/18/2023 6:12:00 AM
This made me tear up, especially as you wrote “ Go on and dance the dance of youth” so evocative and touching, very well crafted! And the opening itself is so very unique and very heartfelt, dancing alone with ones shadow… brilliant. Felt this poem
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