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You will remain my world

The final moments in the iconic dance scene from Dirty Dancing; starring the lovely duo Jennifer Grey and Patrick Swayze. This movie lives on in our hearts. Forever. 

retrorewind80s Matthias, Thanks for sharing this memorable video. It's inspired a poem. Blessings. 

You will remain my world
By Michelle Morris 
22/02/2026

You became my world
You became the one
You stood by me, always 
You were my best friend and lover

We let nothing come between us
We stood strong against the storm
Love, hugs and understanding 
Kisses and passion and glory

Beyond these moments and magic 
Dancing under the lights
Holding each other close
Celebrating our amazing life

Our friends are happy for us
Our family accepts our path
We are blessed beyond this lifetime 
Our souls will remain amongst the stars

Thank you for being my heart 
Thank you for being my soul
Thank you for all we are together 
Thank you for being my whole

You will remain my world 
You will be my only one
We'll go through life together 
Celebrating each year under the sun

© Michelle Morris, 2026

Premium Member Patrick Wayne Swayze

A dancer and actor, Patrick Wayne Swayze
Captivated many with dancing skills he conveys
Football he would have pursued but he got an injury
Starring in Dirty Dancing, his dancing skills seemed gingery

Premium Member Guess Who

I am an American actor and most say I have charm.
I’ve never been in horror movies that bring people harm.
I’ve played lots of parts and fans call me versatile.
I have been told that my ability to act makes directors smile.

I create my parts and make the characters as real as I can.
Oh, I nearly forget to tell you that I am an American man.
Between 1980 and 1982 I was in a sit-com wearing a dress.
Called Bosom Buddies, but probably won’t help you guess.

I am not a good looking guy like Swayze, Depp or DiCaprio
The name “Ryan” has come up as a movie I was in, and also,
As one of the lovely ladies I have acted with, I am 6 feet tall.
My wife kept her last name Wilson, it’s the name of a  ball.

Playing a pilot and a war hero, prison warder and professor,
I am starting to hope that this sponsor is a good guesser.
I was offended for all women by a guy named Trump .
My most famous role was a guy with initials F. G.


Premium Member Patrick Swayze

he's dancing 
he swayze her in his arms

it's a movie

an old movie

he is happy
a very unique joy
doing what he adores
a love like parents feel for their new born baby

it's a love you don’t know exists
until the very moment you live it
usually only reserved for your art or children

i am watching Patrick with a tear in my eye
tell my friends ‘it's just a bit of dust’

i'm sad 

no

more then sad 

in that moment he is unaware he will die young 
unaware he will fight like a brave warrior
take on pancreatic cancer without even a whimper 

he beats it for maybe an extra year of life

in the end
the end
(an all too familiar 
set of words)
the last two words of a film

this is different 
an end
a human life stolen

sends a chill 
even
through arctic regions 

the dirty C
too many lost
to this disease 
draws my ire

he does die 
young 
he passes as gracefully as he danced

i'm watching the movie 

i think to myself
no i speak it out loud 

pancreatic cancer

now that's what i call
Dirty Dancing

Blue Daisy

There once was a woman named Daisy
Who the village thought to be crazy
She blue bubbles from nose
Rode bike with eyes closed
And called an old shoe Patrick Swayze


6/18/17  for Blue Daisy contest...

Premium Member New Year's Resolution Inspired By John Cameron Swayze

We suggest a v-gina's for sex
And hope the owner expects
To take a licking
And keep on ticking
Over and over like a Timex


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.

Farley Versus Swayze

Remember when fat boy Chris Farley
Competed against Patrick Swayze
On Saturday Night Live
Judges couldn’t decide
Picking one dancer made them crazy

In the end it’s Swayze who prevailed
Farley’s dancing career was curtailed
When he danced, his belly
Shook like tubs of jelly
As an erotic dancer he failed

After a great deal of strong debate
The judges gave it to Farley straight
“You’re not as good looking,
It’s Patrick we’re booking,
He dances best and you’re no lightweight.”



There was an old episode of Saturday Night Live where Chris Farley and Patrick 
Swayze competed to see if they could make an all-male dance team.  It was 
hilarious watching Farley trying to dance.
Entry for Miranda Lambert’s “burlesque” contest

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