Get Up and Dance!
Never challenge an old dancin' fool.74 total reviews
Comment from Dawn Munro
Oh, what a delightful poem! I swear, it's more like song lyrics than anything - I 'hear' the music, the beat, and it's wonderful. I can picture the couple too, and I sympathize/empathize with the dancer in that last stanza - whew! I'm almost winded just reading it, and I ache where there shouldn't be aches! (LOL - *grinning big time.*)
reply by the author on 06-Apr-2017
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Oh, what a delightful poem! I swear, it's more like song lyrics than anything - I 'hear' the music, the beat, and it's wonderful. I can picture the couple too, and I sympathize/empathize with the dancer in that last stanza - whew! I'm almost winded just reading it, and I ache where there shouldn't be aches! (LOL - *grinning big time.*)
Comment Written 05-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 06-Apr-2017
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Yes, Ideasaregems-Dawn, no one is more amazed at this than I am. I usually write haiku, and wrote this poem for the Dancing Poetry Contest in San Francisco. I wanted a poem with a beat that people can dance to. The tune is so catchy, that I have been singing it all day. I am glad it left you winded and "grinning big time." Thank you for your review.
Comment from Moon baby
I really like the artwork you used for this poem! It tells the story you have written. This is a great poem, I envision each verse as you tell it and it felt as though I was there too! It flowed so smooth, just like a dance!
reply by the author on 05-Apr-2017
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I really like the artwork you used for this poem! It tells the story you have written. This is a great poem, I envision each verse as you tell it and it felt as though I was there too! It flowed so smooth, just like a dance!
Comment Written 05-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 05-Apr-2017
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Oh, thank you, Moon Baby, for your generous review. I wrote my catchy poem first based upon my personal experience at a wedding last February in which I had to be coaxed to dance. Once I got on the dance floor, I did not want to leave. After I wrote my poem, I found this image to accompany it. Thank you for your review.
Comment from mbroyles2
I would qualify as a reluctant dancer myself. I can count on one hand how many times I've tried.
This poem has terrific rhymes and a snappy pace.
It absolutely tells a complete story.
They turned into a dancing machine.
Good luck in the contest.
Michael
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2017
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I would qualify as a reluctant dancer myself. I can count on one hand how many times I've tried.
This poem has terrific rhymes and a snappy pace.
It absolutely tells a complete story.
They turned into a dancing machine.
Good luck in the contest.
Michael
Comment Written 04-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2017
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Thank you, Michael, as you can see from my story, I am a reluctant dancer, too, but once you drag me to the dance floor, watch out. Thank you for your review and for wishing me success in the contest.
Comment from nancyrabbrose
Oh, I really hope you win the San Francisco Dancing poetry contest. I could hear it as I read it silently. It has that quality. I think it is great. It just flows. I think it is perfect. You have just got to win. I have to say, those words really danced.
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2017
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Oh, I really hope you win the San Francisco Dancing poetry contest. I could hear it as I read it silently. It has that quality. I think it is great. It just flows. I think it is perfect. You have just got to win. I have to say, those words really danced.
Comment Written 04-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2017
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Yes, Nancy, I find myself singing and dancing to my own song! It is so catchy. I am mailing my entry today. Thank you for your generous, six star review and for wishing me success in the Dancing Poetry Contest.
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
How did you know that I am a dancing fool? Hahaha...
I don't anymore and I miss it a lot. it's such a great exercise. And it's so much fun. Your poem is fun too. It has a great beat.
I wish you luck in the contest here and also the 2017 Dancing Poetry Contest in San Francisco. Good job!
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2017
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How did you know that I am a dancing fool? Hahaha...
I don't anymore and I miss it a lot. it's such a great exercise. And it's so much fun. Your poem is fun too. It has a great beat.
I wish you luck in the contest here and also the 2017 Dancing Poetry Contest in San Francisco. Good job!
Comment Written 04-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2017
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Yes, Gypsy, my poem has such a great beat that I find myself singing my song everywhere. Thank you for your generous, six star review and contest well wishes. I just mailed this entry to the 2017 Dancing Poetry Contest in San Francisco today.
Comment from FxstsLisa
Enjoyment! It sounds like this poem could be lyrics for a song too. You do very well on the fast-paced feeling you get when you hear music, and it makes you want to dance. Superb! Best of luck in the contest!
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2017
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Enjoyment! It sounds like this poem could be lyrics for a song too. You do very well on the fast-paced feeling you get when you hear music, and it makes you want to dance. Superb! Best of luck in the contest!
Comment Written 04-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2017
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Yes, I've been snapping my fingers and singing my song all afternoon since I mailed this entry to the Dancing Poetry Contest. I can hear the music and feel it in my body. Thank you for your generous, six star review and for wishing me the best in the contest.
Comment from ~Dovey
Hi Andre,
I like the snappy beat of this poem. I was going to say that it sounds almost like it could be a song, and then in the author's note I see you referenced James Brown. That makes perfect sense to me. This is a fun one. I hope the committee thinks so, too.
Good luck in the contest!
Good luck in the San Francisco contest, too, that is much bigger than one here!
Kim
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2017
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Hi Andre,
I like the snappy beat of this poem. I was going to say that it sounds almost like it could be a song, and then in the author's note I see you referenced James Brown. That makes perfect sense to me. This is a fun one. I hope the committee thinks so, too.
Good luck in the contest!
Good luck in the San Francisco contest, too, that is much bigger than one here!
Kim
Comment Written 04-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2017
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Yes, Kim, I can't get the beat out of my head. I find myself snapping my fingers, bobbing my head, and singing my own lyrics wherever I go. As I wrote this, James Brown's "Get Up Offa That Thing" told me to have a funky beat and a catchy tune. Looking past the FS contest, I mailed this entry to the SF contest today. Thank you for your review and well wishes.
Comment from Mark Valentine
The beat of the poem is perfectly suited to the subject matter. I found myself nodding my head in rhythm as I read it. It's got a great attitude to it (although these days I'm partial to anything that celebrates the life left in us older folks).
I can certainly feel both James Brown and Dunbar (one of my favorite poets) in this one. Inspiring!
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2017
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The beat of the poem is perfectly suited to the subject matter. I found myself nodding my head in rhythm as I read it. It's got a great attitude to it (although these days I'm partial to anything that celebrates the life left in us older folks).
I can certainly feel both James Brown and Dunbar (one of my favorite poets) in this one. Inspiring!
Comment Written 04-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2017
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Yes, Mark, I can't get the beat out of my head. I find myself snapping my fingers, bobbing my head, and singing my own lyrics wherever I go. As I wrote this, Dunbar's "In the Morning" told me to have an argumentative soliloquy that rhymed and had soul, while James Brown's "Get Up Offa That Thing" told me to have a funky beat and a catchy tune. Those two inspirations worked. Thank you for your review.
Comment from Thamp
I did enjoy reading this very much. I didn't realize it until recently but I am a lazy reader. A nice cadence and interesting story makes it much easier. Thank you for writing and sharing.
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2017
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I did enjoy reading this very much. I didn't realize it until recently but I am a lazy reader. A nice cadence and interesting story makes it much easier. Thank you for writing and sharing.
Comment Written 04-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2017
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Yes, Thamp, "A nice cadence and interesting story makes it much easier." Only when I had a story did I begin writing this. I then decided it must have a beat and be fun. Thank you for reviewing.
Comment from Walu Feral
G'day Andre.
Sorry I haven't been around for a while, it's been madly hectic here, in the Philippines, trying to start a couple of businesses.
Fantastic beat to this lively piece of musical poetry, Sir. I enjoyed reading your story behind it, as always. The image suits it perfectly. You are a very creative man and I wish you the best of luck in the contest.
Good luck.
Cheers Fez
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2017
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G'day Andre.
Sorry I haven't been around for a while, it's been madly hectic here, in the Philippines, trying to start a couple of businesses.
Fantastic beat to this lively piece of musical poetry, Sir. I enjoyed reading your story behind it, as always. The image suits it perfectly. You are a very creative man and I wish you the best of luck in the contest.
Good luck.
Cheers Fez
Comment Written 04-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2017
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Oh, Fez, it is so good to hear from you. I was worried about you and your wife. I hope all is well.
I am glad you found my poem has a "Fantastic beat to this lively piece of musical poetry." Thank you also for wishing me success in the contest.
Welcome back.
