Deb Radke Poet Rispetto

The Dance

We are experts at the dance of drawing near
And you lift your hand, as though my hand to touch;
I approach this lovely dance with lingering fear,
For I simply cannot swing into this trust.
You are expert at the dance of drawing near,
Yet I fear to take your hand, t'would be too much;
I slide away from the promise of this dance,
With fancy moves I memorize, then enhance.

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Robert Pettit January 8, 2011 at 3:27 PM Just as impressive as the last one I read.

Eamon Duffin January 8, 2011 at 6:57 AM Hi Deb. Beautiful words expressing fear of commitment. (I hope that I read right) The enhancement of longing with apprehension. of climbing high in case of falling. Wonderful. Eamon

Carolyn Devonshire January 7, 2011 at 1:21 PM Wow, I wrote a very similar poem, "What Is This Dance?" Deb. You captured my sentiments about misperceived actions by elusive partners so well. Awesome, my friend! Love, Carolyn

Sidney Beck January 7, 2011 at 12:52 PM I like your poem very much....great skill and deeper meaning....thanks for the pleasure...sincerely ...Syd