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Within My Head

With two left feet, no sense of rhythm,
Murmur of voices, giggles and gasps
Comes within earshot when I dance.

Oh, but in my head I dance seductively,
Grinding hips and dippin' with Patrick Swayze.
That 'climatic lift' in Dirty Dancing, no problo,
I fly in the air with grace and flair.

Repeated cheers and bravos I do hear,
For I now dance within my head.

Copyright © Connie Gildersleeve | Year Posted 2013

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Harry Horsman Date: 9/16/2013 6:00:00 AM Oh this is so good Connie, you have just mirrored my life, this is excellent poetry,,,,, Login to Reply Connie Gildersleeve Date: 9/18/2013 3:17:00 PM Thank you Harry for the delightful comment. I haven't been writing lately, recovering from surgery. The mind is spaced-out with drugs for another week or two.

Poet Destroyer A Date: 7/17/2013 5:34:00 PM :-) Hi Connie, Congrats with your awesome win... luv~ LINDA Login to Reply Connie Gildersleeve Date: 7/18/2013 2:56:00 PM Linda thank you for your congrats. Much appreciated. Warm Smiles, Connir

Skat A Date: 7/17/2013 4:35:00 PM Connie, Congratulations with your dancing poem in Giorgio V's contest. have yourself a nice one ~ SKAT ~ Login to Reply Connie Gildersleeve Date: 7/18/2013 2:57:00 PM Thank you for the congrats. Much appreciated. Warm Smiles, Connie

Colleen Bono Date: 7/10/2013 6:57:00 PM My mind is always dancing.Thank you for your visit and comment. Trust I have searched for help and giving up on finding it. I am programmed to only exist right now.Take care Colleen Login to Reply

Jack Horne Date: 7/9/2013 3:02:00 PM lol, had a chuckle here - I can only dance in my head too. Congrats on your wins : ) Login to Reply Connie Gildersleeve Date: 7/9/2013 3:37:00 PM Jack I'm thrilled I gave you a chuckle with this poem. Thanks for the visit and delightful comment. Much appreciated. Warm Smiles, Connie

Matthew Anish Date: 7/7/2013 11:30:00 AM I took lessons recently iin "West Coast Swin" and you are right - it is easier to dance in the mind's eye. Nice verse here. Peace and Love Matthew Anish Login to Reply Connie Gildersleeve Date: 7/8/2013 1:56:00 PM Matthew thank you for your visit and delightful comment. Much appreciated. Warm Smiles, Connie

Karen Anglesey Date: 7/4/2013 9:34:00 AM Connie, magical imagery of dancing with Patrick in my head. One of my favorite movies of all time. Very uplifting and great inspiration for a poem :) Login to Reply Connie Gildersleeve Date: 7/5/2013 5:26:00 PM Karen thank you for the visit and delightful comment. Much appreciated. Warm Smiles, Connie

John Posey Date: 7/3/2013 6:22:00 PM Connie, I, too, am a graduate of "The Walter Mitty School of Dancing"... May I have the next one?..... Jake Login to Reply Connie Gildersleeve Date: 7/3/2013 7:09:00 PM There's always a first time for everything, and yes you may have the next dance but you must do the 'climatic lift'. Lol warm Smiles, Connie

Andrea Dietrich Date: 7/2/2013 11:31:00 PM very COOL way to do the challenge. Login to Reply Connie Gildersleeve Date: 7/3/2013 11:18:00 AM Andrea thank you for the visit and comment. Much appreciated. Warm Smiles, Connie

Robert Pettit Date: 7/2/2013 10:17:00 PM Sometimes, we just don't have the courage to get up and demonstrate our moves at clubs and parties. Good write. Login to Reply Connie Gildersleeve Date: 7/3/2013 11:18:00 AM Robert I agree. Thanks for the visit and comment. Warm Smiles, Connie

April Gabriella Date: 7/2/2013 9:21:00 PM Oh I can so relate to this. I have NO rhythm either. Thanks for the great write. Login to Reply Connie Gildersleeve Date: 7/3/2013 11:19:00 AM April thanks for the visit and comment. Much appreciated. Warm Smiles, Connie

Russell Sivey Date: 7/2/2013 7:26:00 PM I know exactly what you mean by this, I surely only dance within my head because I REALLY can't dance...I'm terrible at it! I truly enjoyed reading this delightful poem this evening! What a truthful piece, at least for me it is anyway! Login to Reply Connie Gildersleeve Date: 7/3/2013 11:26:00 AM Russell thank you for the visit and you delightful comment. Keep dancing within your head. Anything is impossible, Fred Astaire, John Trovolta, or even bebopping moves. Warm Smiles, Connie