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The Dance of the Souls
May 20, 2013
You take my hand and spin me round
our feet whisper as they tiptoe on the ground.
I'm entangled in you as you pull me close
hold me soft while we move to and fro.
Now you're standing rather near,
the lights go out but I have no fear.
Still, the band will play and the chords will stream.
I am enraptured by your moves so heavenly.
Something here is too sublime,
maybe our lovely dancing vibe?
In the dark I see your fading smile
and the sparkle in your sequin eyes seem revile.
Before we swayed in such perfect motion
I thought what you offered was true devotion.
Now, dear, you've discovered your true faith
I wish you weren't finding out so late.
You look into me with wicked eyes
that look to ask, 'Please, tell me why?'
You're an elegant being dancing in the dark
don't try to put out your never ending spark.
The dance of the souls is forever eternal
but please don't act like it's infernal.
From one lifetime to another
you and I were sent to find each other.
Just keep your grip and waltz with me
while remembering this is your eternity.
© Megan L., Everson, WA
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This article has 24 comments.
I've never danced before. So I don't know the feeling. But I do like this poem. The title, the picture you create. And the last two lines are my favorite. Maybe my favorite last two lines in a poem by you. Well done, Lexus as always. Hope your summer is great.
crayola_green BRONZE said...
on Jun. 9 2013 at 11:44 pm
As a girl who's been in dance classes for over 13 years, I was intrigued by your title. It fits the poem because the words do their own dance and often weave together nicely. I noticed that sometimes you use near-rhymes and assonance, while other times the rhymes at the end seem a bit forced. Your words flow together really naturally when you let them :) I really enjoyed your themes of eternity and a meaning beyond the immediate. Nice job!
SincerelyManon GOLD said...
on Jun. 9 2013 at 10:02 am
The pure, unique aspects of this poem are fantastic! I absolutely love this piece!:)
HazelGrace said...
on Jun. 8 2013 at 6:24 pm
aww this is just a lovely little poem.. the rythmand descrptions gave me the sense that the words were dancing together to create your poem and ah its just great!
I really enjoyed this :) the way it ebbs and flows is almost hypnotic in a sence. there were a few hicups i saw if you wanted some help smothing them out i mean no offence, i really love your peace. could you take a look at "Something Wicked This Way Comes" please it is in the forums thank you.
SimplyErica SILVER said...
on May. 31 2013 at 4:09 pm
I love it! It is so easy to picture yourself in the situation with the discripitiveness. (:
SoulPoetry PLATINUM said...
on May. 30 2013 at 11:36 pm
LOVELY :) this poem is so vivid and musical as well. i love the flow and emotions in it :) keep up the great work/
Lysergia said...
on May. 30 2013 at 6:09 am
You have talent. I benefited from from this by learning a new word. B)
candlelightwriter GOLD said...
on May. 29 2013 at 5:53 pm
"Just keep your grip and waltz with me while remembering this is your eternity." That last line gave me chills. I've heard stories that in old haunted dance halls and hotels it is not uncommon to see ghosts dancing together on occasion. That's what this reminds me of. Love it. Good work.
SaphiraBrightscales DIAMOND said...
on May. 29 2013 at 4:28 am
Lexus,, I gotta say I'm absolutely in love wth your stunning rhymes. You're really good at this thing... Also it seemed to as if each last word, that is each rhyming word was the word that gave REAL life to each line,, maybe it's just me but the last words from each line were most potent.. I kind of liked how that went on throughout. Nice one.
TheHuntress BRONZE said...
on May. 29 2013 at 1:46 am
I love your imagery! It actually reminded me of one of my own poems :P The only advice I have it to watch the number of syllables in each line. When they're consistent, it's easier to read. Lovely Poem! ;)
papayajuice13 GOLD said...
on May. 28 2013 at 3:30 pm
Nice poem :)
Rebecca.xx BRONZE said...
on May. 27 2013 at 8:31 pm
Wonderful poem. Deep, interesting, everything. I honestly don't think I have any criticism- keep writing!
Hey there (thanks forr eading my poem by the way) and anyway i love that it's about a dance poem but its so much more i love how its the dancing and the fun but then in turns to something magical like the lifetimes of you dancing with your one it was amazing and beutiful and it just sent chills down my back with pure pleasure so keep it up and P.s i loved your rymth so 5/5 stars you deserved it soo much.
RoyalCorona SILVER said...
on May. 27 2013 at 4:20 pm
It was so beautiful!! Great job!
