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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

Date: 8/31/2012 6:30:00 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

Date: 8/31/2012 6:22:00 AM

made me sad. love, Kathy

Robert Pettit

Date: 8/31/2012 12:42:00 AM

In his own little world, the man is having a good time. Good write Cynthia.

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 8/30/2012 11:56:00 PM

Hi Cynthia, how are you?? i have had these moments,,, a clown only to some eyes... great verse... and ending applause.. xox~LINDA