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The Dance

Life is a dance As we glide through time With only one partner Or many in line It may be a waltz The mood is subdued Beauty of movement Two hearts are in tune It could be the tango Latin rhythms reign Both you and your partner Your passions aflame The mood of the moment Dictates how we choose Jitterbug, twist Or you're dancing the blues Life is a dance Through good times and bad Be thankful my friends If your heart's filled with glad

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Date: 1/29/2024 4:36:00 AM
lovely poem, Jack. Truly, life is a dance...the music we choose and the type of dance depends on our mood and perspective. Deep stuff in your poem. I met my husband at single's square dance lessons, ions ago it seems. We've been dancing partners ever since. enjoy your day, Sara
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Jack Ellison
Date: 1/29/2024 6:36:00 AM
Was it a Texas square-dance? How long ago was that??? Whoooaaathhaaaatt!!! dear Sara! Kissy kissy !!!
Date: 1/28/2024 7:45:00 PM
...wowza man....get'n oldt is as dancing with time.......stan sand
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Jack Ellison
Date: 1/29/2024 6:39:00 AM
Don't do much dancing anymore at my age!
Date: 1/28/2024 10:02:00 AM
I do swing dancing dear brother Jack - my friend's say jan's a swinger lol but it keeps me fit and its fun - and we swap partners all the time - cant ask for more lol:-) hope you are enjoying the book:-) hugs Jan xx
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Jan Allison
Date: 1/28/2024 10:18:00 AM
Aww that's fab Jack, if you have the chance please could you leave a review of the book... I got my first sale as a result of the podcast that was aired on Weds, I must post this one on a blog as it is a continuation from the one on 17th January:-) hugs Jan xx
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Jack Ellison
Date: 1/28/2024 10:15:00 AM
HOLY CRAP! You are a young'un dear sis!! At 88 I won't be trying any of that stuff lol Mov'ng on through your book... fun stuff!!!!!!!xxx hugs sis xx

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