Cynthia Alvez Poet Free verse

Take a Bow

Old man dancing
Doing the soft shoe
As in days of yore!
Dancing with a shadow partner...
Reminiscence of glad times.
See him smile -
So what if he stumbles!
Soft shoe
Whirling to forgotten memories...
Court jester for the crowd!

Cynthia

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Rhonda Johnson-Saunders August 31, 2012 at 6:30 AM I love to capture moments like these. They are bittersweet, both happy and sad. An excellent write, Cynthia! Have a blessed weekend. Hugs, Rhonda

Kathryn Collins August 31, 2012 at 6:22 AM made me sad. love, Kathy

Robert Pettit August 31, 2012 at 12:42 AM In his own little world, the man is having a good time. Good write Cynthia.

Poet Destroyer A August 30, 2012 at 11:56 PM Hi Cynthia, how are you?? i have had these moments,,, a clown only to some eyes... great verse... and ending applause.. xox~LINDA