She Can Can Do the Can Can

Off to the big audition to be a showgirl
This lofty lady her big head all a swirl

In the grandstand was the grand plan
She knew she can can do that can can

At least at one point she thought she could could
Perhaps those old joints don't bend so good good

But damn the odds she took that mainstage
And kicked like hell to turn a new page

She shocked the pants right off those judges
So no regrets could hold old grudges

Could it be the next great show headliner
Be this ancient bobblehead with eye liner

Well!... No, that's not quite realistic really
But what a story!.. a bit simplistic and silly

The truth of this big noggin at one hundred 
Was a standing ovation and compromise said

The judges gave her free passes for the show
Kick it up a notch now and then, or you'll truly never know
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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May 6, 2023 at 11:14 AM
Hat, You did a great job of capturing the audience's surprise and delight at the elderly performer's agility and determination, which they had expected her to display with a cane:). I watched the show and thought it was great; if you can please include the YouTube link so that other poets can experience the same joy, in case my interpretation of your poem was right. Regards
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May 9, 2023 at 5:07 PM
Ha excellent! Age really is just a number!
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May 6, 2023 at 10:27 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjHnWz3EyHs take a look at this old lady performing in front of America got talent
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May 6, 2023 at 5:00 PM
Interesting, just a non specific silly fun poem but now I am curious also, what show is this?
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