dancing in the wind
like a queen on prom night
tiara slanted
arrive
at five
oh my
bow tie
no jive
beehive
pink bows
white rose
slow dance
romance
can't miss
first kiss
embrace
first base
don't stop
doo-wop
sweet things
nothings
time flies
soft sighs
home plate
can't wait
you're out
don't pout
home late
first date
The world rejoiced with Sally.
Energized ~ sweet love was in the air.
Her eyes of blue elated.
Wordku: 5-7-5 words
AP: Honorable Mention 2026
Off to the prom went Archie
Wore his fancy collar extra starchy
Stretched his neck an extra inch or two
Danced with Betty and Veronica till his feet were blue
AP: Honorable Mention 2025
Prom Night!...and I'm Sitting by my Phone
One Ringy Dingy and I'm...Prom Prone!
Too much Zing! in my Swing...
She Ran!...Hoof on a Wing
So, now I'm Dirty Dancing...Alone!
Love is below
cause of shadows
build to leave
above in time
see the movement
find peace to a hand
show the move and smile
lights go dim see believe
space and defended
help to open the bread
heads and minds behind
poor of delf defeat actions care
dress spirit and climbs
beautiful and at passion
walk to the car or bus rush hit
smoke and cough to get slow
opinions of difference
used up wait hold life
beer to alcohol and survived
hair and dress to really impress
power and easy street hard to receive....
she loves her tiara and satin gown
he’s in a stiff tuxedo, feels like a clown
another mismatched couple, who will marry after prom
thinking they are in love, a small world they live on
Our granddaughter attended her high school Prom…
her photo was posted on-line
which led me on a hunt through our old photos
until I found one of me at mine.
As I gazed at these two photos
50 years apart…I quietly exclaimed
how parts of our world have changed dramatically
while others remain the same.
50 years ago social media and computers
were, to us, unknown
today we have access to the world
and can take pictures on our phone.
But as technologies and social media
readjust and rearrange
friendship, love and high school proms
are things that never change.
Take a look at these two photos
I’m sure you’ll see it too…
how even 50 years apart
we both look good in blue.
You may be wondering to yourself
which one of us wore it better…
no need to answer…God forbid!
Take another look…
it’s obvious who did!
Come with me, I'll take you to the prom.
You're my heart throb as everyone knows.
Come with me, we'll play through the night,
And I'll be sure to twinkle your toes.
The girls will look fancy to the max.
They'll all be wearing fabrics of green.
Come with me, oh Adonis himself.
You'll be the hottest guy on the scene.
I'll twinkle your toes, I'll sing to your songs,
And laugh at the love prompts you say,
Come with me, oh darling, please come.
Youth waits at the dance to run free.
I watch whirling shadows, as lovers are hugging.
Disco lights tug at my heart like a small child.
The low punchbowl is both shallow and deep.
My fixation becomes both shallow and deep,
gazing upon alluring couples hugging.
I was always alone, even as a child.
Oh, the shadowed daydreams of a child....
A prince would kiss my hand; our love would be deep.
In royal attire, we'd be twirling and hugging.
Hugging the wall, like a child in the deep pool, I rise up.
11-5-2023
hairdo
updo
mani
pedi
assess
short dress
high heels
appeals
oh dear
he’s here
in tux
big bucks
limo
let’s go
arrive
alive
fruit punch
some munch
slow dance
my chance
break heel
big deal
issues
no shoes
barefoot
toe cut
dismayed
band aid
pedi
shreddy
updo
downdo
big night
sad plight
down trend
sad end
prom time
stars bright
pumped teens’
big night
tux and
formal
far from
normal
moms snap
photos
dads smile
pride shows
limo’s
spacious
driver’s
gracious
buffet’s
tasty
eating’s
hasty
claim that
dance floor
do these—
and more:
hully-
gully
loco-
motion
twist and
pony
“Mony
Mony”!
punch, sweet
potion
good times
must end
homeward,
all wend
dances—hully-gully, loco-motion, twist, pony
“Mony Mony” hit song by Tommy James and the Shondells (’68)
Miss Lee Ding met Mister Chance
When he asked her for a dance
It was not his shoes
That gave her the blues
But how did he wet her pants?
Ah, Prom! I remember it well
how my excitement did swell
Would I be asked by a girl or a boy
or maybe an ‘undecided,’ oh joy!
The big day arrived and no date for the prom.
My fairy godmother came to my rescue;
A cool suit, stylish haircut so I wouldn't boom,
I was the hit of the prom I can tell you.
I walked across the dance floor and every girl
Hypnotized with my smile and improved hip hop moves.
Their heads in a whirl and their toes in a curl
They were all dancing to the latest smooth grooves.
11/9/2021
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