Tim Ryerson Poet Free verse

The Dance

Yesterday lingers in my memory today
Perched on a manicured hill after the last bell
All my friends surrounding me 
She strolls by, I catch blue eyes 
glancing quickly my way

A scented envelope...
I rent a white tuxedo for her Sorority Ball
She's dressed in full length blue silk 
Formally announced; I escort her 
through a flowered arch to that shining floor

The band plays a sweet, soulful slow-dance song
I nuzzle her neck, breathing in her perfume scent 
Shivering slightly, she snuggles ever closer 
humming the same melody softly in my ear...

11/29/16
Submitted for Brian Strand’s latest contest

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Constance La France November 10, 2024 at 2:33 PM Rest in peace, Tim, love Constance

Andrea Dietrich May 19, 2023 at 11:52 PM Gosh it has been maybe 7 years now since you passed away. Missing you today, buddy.

Elaine George December 27, 2021 at 8:34 AM Dear Tim, I miss you. Like the song says, You were to beautiful for this world.

Harry Horsman August 9, 2020 at 8:13 PM Re-Reading again my friend, wonderful poetry...RIP...Tim.

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders May 22, 2020 at 4:03 PM Tim, your kind and fun loving spirit is missed, but thankfully we can still feel it through your poetry.. rest in peace.

Ralph Sergi March 30, 2019 at 2:38 PM You poetically brought back memories of my youth of the weekly dances the 50's and 60's. wELL DONE, TIM!

Connie Marcum Wong December 16, 2018 at 7:33 PM You are missed so much Tim...I am thankful your lovely poetry remains here my friend. Thinking of you this Christmas. RIP dear friend! xxoo

Emile Pinet April 28, 2018 at 10:20 PM Today I feel Tim's loss, for like many poets on this site he was an old friend. So many sad thoughts to contend with, here Tim found encouragement to write and share his thoughts with like mined souls. And it’s with a very heavy heart, that I must say farewell to Tim and wish him well on his spiritual journey. Rest in peace my friend, Emile.

Constance La France April 28, 2018 at 9:11 PM Rest in Peace Tim.

Rhoda Tripp April 28, 2018 at 9:51 AM Wish I had had the time to know you. I can certainly tell that you were loved by many...RIP, Tim.

FJ Thomas April 27, 2018 at 8:48 PM I can't believe you're gone ... I just talked to you... Rhoda Tripp April 28, 2018 at 9:50 AM Feeling sad that just recently, he friended me on FB but didn't get the chance to know him. Feeling guilty...

Elaine George April 21, 2018 at 5:20 AM Hi Tim, Such a beautiful romantic piece. It has been a long time since you have posted. Me too...but I come back here from time to time to check in on my favorite poets. Sincerely, Elaine

FJ Thomas April 7, 2018 at 5:50 PM Thank you for inboxing me! Don't you dare disappear on me again Timothy Ryerson!

FJ Thomas March 6, 2018 at 9:52 PM I've never stopped thinking of you Tim. Last I knew you were ill. I pray you're better. (New name old friend).

Harry Horsman February 9, 2018 at 10:12 AM What beautiful poetry, Tim. A master at work, Miss you on soup.

FJ Thomas December 15, 2017 at 8:52 PM I've been waiting so long to hear from you; I even came back here. Please please be okay.

Andrea Dietrich November 1, 2017 at 5:26 PM Oh, I am just now seeing your comment to me on this one, from a year ago!! that girl was really taken with you!

Ralph Sergi August 11, 2017 at 2:53 PM A beautiful romantic poem that reminded me of my first date Great WRITE!

Connie Marcum Wong February 7, 2017 at 8:36 PM A romantic interlude to change any lady's mood! I love this nostalgic peek into your past Tim....beautifully penned! 7 ; )

Andrea Dietrich December 19, 2016 at 11:52 PM OH WOW< Tim. Did this one not win? If it were MY contest, it would WIN!!! WAs this your wife, My friend? Tim Ryerson December 20, 2016 at 6:58 AM No, not my wife....It was a girl I dated for awhile my senior year in high school. It did place about 7th or 8th in Brian's contest...Thanks for the comment and Merry Christmas my friend!

Nette Onclaud November 29, 2016 at 2:43 PM how your lines twirl with such grace, tim... you always amaze!.. how are you?.. hope all is well, my friend.. huggs

Tim Smith November 29, 2016 at 2:08 PM Very beautiful and charming Tim

Becca Teagan November 29, 2016 at 1:40 PM Tim this is lovely. I don't know what Brian's contest is, I'll go take a look, .. but.. whatever it is, it has inspired this beautiful nostalgic poem. Hugs