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Imagery of a whirlwind with inspirational dancers flinging their arms representing those who have overcome significant obstacles and challenges, in a black and white world, demonstrating that passion and determination can triumph over adversity _Anaya

When You Dance

	                           

                                And whilst you dance 
                                you loath to judge
                                or hate.
                                Just extricate yourself
                                from all of it.
                                You can only be inspirational!
                                When you dance...
                                there is no denying, far from
                                the madding crowd  
                                which you’ll forget.
                                When you dance...
                                let emotions untether
                                through fair and foul weather.
                                Let your arms take wing
                                twirl in a whirl, 
                                trip the light fantastic!
                                When you dance...
                                sultry are the bongo beats,
                                compelled are your hips
                                to sway.
                                Catchy lyrics, spoken word,
                                lip-synced, make troubles
                                slip away.
                                To  venturing verse,
                                that tells a story.
                                Cheeky refrain and
                                and all its glory. 
                                Courageous chorus that stirs
                                the soul, decorum.
                                It's what you feel,
                                when you dance.

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Sotto Poet Date: 7/31/2025 4:14:00 AM Dear Anaya, at first, your beautiful poem caught my fascination with its rapid-fire movements, but later on, it settled down to a seductive cadence, beautiful all the way through. A joyous poem filled with the liberating spirit of flight. Login to Reply I Am Anaya Date: 8/1/2025 10:20:00 AM Great to see you dear Sotto Poet, what's trending are the poet's songs. Adding audio to their poetry as song and I was compelled to express how we can dance to our poetry, how exciting. TyVm for your beautiful review!

Paige Hind Date: 7/30/2025 1:52:00 PM Sometimes I get in the mood to dance, lol. I'm okay at it, get tired easily, but...it IS freeing, and fun! :) Login to Reply I Am Anaya Date: 8/1/2025 10:16:00 AM Too many dance tunes on my IPad to choose from!

Anne Winter Date: 7/30/2025 2:52:00 AM Dear Anaya, an uplifting poem soaring with freedom and fresh air of liberty. A lovely write! Best, Anne Login to Reply I Am Anaya Date: 8/1/2025 10:14:00 AM TyVm Anne! I was inspired by a poet's song.

CayCay Jennings Date: 7/28/2025 6:35:00 PM When I dance, I am free. Since 1st man, there's been the urge to dance. To me, your poem initially danced at an intense pace catching my attention then slowed to a seduction pace, graceful throughout. Fluid and beautiful poem, IAA. I'm a frequent living room dancer if I haven't had a chance to let go elsewhere. Poetry hugs ... CayCay Login to Reply I Am Anaya Date: 7/28/2025 9:37:00 PM It's really good to see you back, Cay Cay. We dance we sing we swing our hips, to music that moves us. What's that saying, all dressed up and no where to go, the saying is over a hundred years old. Dress to the nines and dance at home, dancing is the best anywhere! Ty for your lovely visit_xhugs

Jay Narain Date: 7/28/2025 10:30:00 AM This poem celebrates dance as liberation, emotional release, and artistic expression. It invites the dancer to transcend judgment and society—“far from the madding crowd”—and to allow movement to carry the soul through rhythm and story. Nice poem Anaya. Login to Reply I Am Anaya Date: 7/28/2025 12:22:00 PM I love inspirational dancers, they make me feel the moods they portray. Their form and discipline amazing and freeing Y e s! TyVm Jay__Anaya

Rowena Velasco Date: 7/28/2025 5:53:00 AM This is full of freedom and grace—beautifully captures how dance becomes a sanctuary from judgment and chaos. There's something wonderfully liberating in the repeated “when you dance”—like an incantation toward release and healing. Lovely work, Anaya! Login to Reply I Am Anaya Date: 7/28/2025 7:43:00 AM Rowena, just finished it (edited) and added the image. TyVm Delighted that you enjoyed!

Tom Woody Date: 7/28/2025 5:39:00 AM Let the music set you free, may the rhythm help you see, we're united you and me ... Nice one Anaya. Login to Reply I Am Anaya Date: 7/28/2025 7:44:00 AM Healing as it is I've added to get the wholesome image. Ty, Tommy!

Abdullah Alhemaidy Date: 7/27/2025 3:29:00 PM I really think that you are a lovely delightful dancer! Login to Reply I Am Anaya Date: 7/28/2025 7:45:00 AM Ty AA. We are all dancers, just sway your hips...you are dancing!

Paula Goldsmith Date: 7/27/2025 3:08:00 PM I enjoyed reading your fun "When You Dance" write. Oh yes, let your body and arms go. Have some fun... Have a wonderful/fun day writing away........... Login to Reply I Am Anaya Date: 7/28/2025 7:46:00 AM Inspirational dancers say it all, Paula. TyVm for your kind words! You too__Anaya