The Skeletine Dance


Out of step
Out of time
Out of rhythm
Out of mind
Wrapped together
Bones entwined
They do it badly;
The Skeletine

Do they Tango, Twist or Waltz?
Whatever they do, it’s without clothes
Apart from a hat, or maybe shoes
They simply concentrate on their moves
Naked clicks when bone meets bone
Rib cages lock without a moan
Legs outstretch and don’t snap back
Bony fingers creak and click and crack
They’d be a sight if they were seen
Dancing badly at the Skeletine…

E or I? Which is right?
E’s the place, and I’s the sight.
One’s a dance, the other’s a theme
Put together, a real scream…

A bit of nonsense (just for a change!) for my third Halloween post. So far, we’ve had zombies, mummies and now skeletons. I’m wondering if there are enough monsters to get us through to the 31st? Well, there should be. Erm. Yes.

I may do a serious post tomorrow about the weather or something, just as a fill in.

24 responses to “The Skeletine Dance”

  1. prenin avatar

    Still good though Tom! 🙂

    You are one smart dude! 🙂

    God Bless!

    Prenin.

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar

      Thanks, Prenin! 🙂
      Just like playing with words! (And colours!!!)

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  2. Visionkeeper avatar

    Go with the challenge TL….See if you can get through to the 31st on goblin posts or at least Halloween related. I know you enjoy a challenge just as I do…Go for it! VK 🙂

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar

      I do indeed, VK, and I’m enjoying this little one!
      It’s only the fifth now, and I have a few weeks to go, but I seem to be getting there, different character, different post every time. I hope I can continue!

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  3. Let's CUT the Crap! avatar

    This has doe-si-doe, square dance rhythm. Can’t miss it. Awesome good. Nice partners for the Skel-i-tones. 😉

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar

      I tried to incorporate a little rhythm into this one, Tess, but like the dancing it was a little off!

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      1. Let's CUT the Crap! avatar

        I didn’t notice… 🙂

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  4. lameadventures avatar

    You do have quite a way with a rhyme, Tom. And I imagine you’ll soon take on black cats, witches and eyes of newt boiling in cauldrons …

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar

      Thanks, LA. There will be black cats, and cauldrons. Eyes of Newt is something I hadn’t considered, but now I will!

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  5. shreejacob avatar

    Looking at those good looking couples I wouldn’t have thought once that they had so much trouble dancing!! 😛

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar

      They look better than they actually are, Shree. Always out of step! And the one in the shoes… well, the shoes keep coming off. Terrible.

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      1. shreejacob avatar

        Hahahahaha….

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  6. aFrankAngle avatar

    Love a good dose of nonsense for my Friday morning … and being a ballroom enthusiast, your words made me smile.

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar

      Glad you liked it, Frank. I must apologise for the dancing, however…

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  7. Diane Henders avatar

    I got a great chuckle out of this – well done! Loved both the verse and illustration. 🙂

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar

      Thanks, Diane! I’m pleased you liked this. Nonsense is fun!

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  8. colonialist avatar

    Goodly gourmet goulish!
    Hmmm. They’d actually have to put something ON if they wanted to get naughty …

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar

      Do you know, Col, I hadn’t even thought of that!

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      1. colonialist avatar

        It needs a wicked mind …

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        1. Tom Merriman avatar

          Mine’s as pure as the driven snow. Perish the thought.

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  9. Gray Dawster avatar
    Gray Dawster

    There is nothing like grinding a few bones together Tom
    and these handsome looking skeletons are waltzing their
    ladies like it’s Halloween or something 🙂 Great poem and
    brilliant posting, I like this one a lot my great friend 🙂

    Thank you for your input on the Creepy Halloween Time story,
    I appreciate your thoughts on that and you are welcome to call
    in again anytime that you are in the neighbourhood 🙂

    Andro

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar

      Thanks, Andro. Yes, you’d think the dance was for them or something!

      And I’m enjoying the Creepy Halloween story over at your site! The story’s taking shape nicely!

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      1. Gray Dawster avatar
        Gray Dawster

        Yes it is coming along well at the moment and that is of course down to yours and a few others fine input, I would have liked to leave the posting on the leading page but unfortunately comments about things not related to the story would be left there and that spoils the flow of it 😦

        Never mind though, I am enjoying the story line in my extra pages and if everyone that offers their snippets enjoys it too, then that is all that matters as the post is just for fun anyway 🙂 lol

        Have a fun evening Tom 🙂

        Andro

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