A Very Quick Dance for Saturday


The rhythm took me one way
My legs went the other
The swirling lights were startling
Making it seem tougher
I arched my back in elegance
Through strains of music loud
And I don’t think anyone noticed
When I tumbled to the ground

Told you: a very quick dance for Saturday.

Posted in response to Eugenia’s weekly prompt, Dance.

The picture is not mine. Eugenia selected the image Dance of Life that ‘Skywalker678’ uploaded to Lovethispic.com.

Posted also for Debbie’s Six Word Saturday.

And also for Frank’s post, Dance.

32 responses to “A Very Quick Dance for Saturday”

  1. restlessjo avatar

    Just a nudge that you’ve left this on the wrong post, Tom! You’ve put it on Debbie’s skware 🙂 🙂

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    1. Tom avatar

      Sigh. I’m totally out of sync this morning. Thanks, Jo.
      I’ve corrected the error… I don’t think anyone will notice… 😀

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      1. restlessjo avatar

        Not at all- I won’t tell 🙂 🙂

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        1. Tom avatar

          Phew. 😊

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  2. Elaine - I used to be indecisive avatar

    I like this swirly picture. 🙂

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    1. Tom avatar

      Thanks Elaine, Eugenia chooses some good ones for her prompts!

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  3. Visionkeeper avatar

    Great colors!!! I hope you were able to get back up unscathed TL….Carry on! VK

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    1. Tom avatar

      I did thanks, VK… I think! 😊

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  4. joylennick avatar

    A cute poem and fabulous picture! Cheers. x

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    1. Tom avatar

      Thanks Joy. A bit of fun for a Saturday!

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  5. ladysighs avatar

    And what was your date for the evening doing all this time?
    Probably slow dancing with whomever ….

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    1. Tom avatar

      I was all by myself, Ladysighs, which is a good thing. I don’t dance in company! 🤣

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      1. ladysighs avatar

        Smart move …. with the moves you’re makin’.

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  6. earthskyair avatar

    Ha, this is cute!! 😊

    Liked by 2 people

    1. Tom avatar

      Thanks, Earthskyair… a bit of nonsense on Saturday does wonders!

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  7. 1sojournal avatar

    Love the image, wonderfully colorful. Your words remind me of a time in the past when I was dancing one moment, and fallen of the floor in the next. I was about 19 at the time. Can’t dance anymore, but the last time I did, it was with my favorite Auntie, and we both needed canes to do so. We were laughing so hard, we had to sit down to catch our breath. Thank you for the memory.

    Elizabeth

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    1. Tom avatar

      Your memory sounds comical, Elizabeth. I’m pleased to have triggered it for you! 🙂

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  8. 1sojournal avatar

    I was named after her and was the wee flower girl at her wedding. She passed away a few years ago and I miss her. So thanks again for the memories….

    Elizabeth

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    1. Tom avatar

      Aw… absolutely my pleasure! 🙂

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  9. -Eugenia avatar

    This is a cute poem, Tom! I feel sure you aren’t the only one that has taken a tumble while dancing. Thank you for joining in, Tom!

    Liked by 2 people

    1. Tom avatar

      My pleasure, Eugenia. This is entirely fictional, I must add. Ahem. 😊

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  10. Frank @ Beach Walk Reflections avatar

    For me, I like the way you used the image to structure your poem – but that the surprise ending made me laugh. Thanks for linking me (which was a pleasant surprise). I invite your readers to stop by. Thanks, Tom!

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Tom avatar

      Thanks, Frank. Glad it gave you a giggle! 😀

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  11. Chris Hall avatar

    This is fun, Tom! These days I find it best to dance while seated. 😉

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Tom avatar

      My chair dancing is foot tapping, Chris. Bad, out of step tapping, but it’s still tapping! 😁

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      1. Chris Hall avatar

        Ha ha, perfect!

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        1. Tom avatar

          😊🙂

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  12. prenin avatar

    We all dance to a different beat, yet still dance to the same music. 🙂 ❤

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Tom avatar

      Or not, as in my case Prenin! 🤣 I must dance to someone else’s music as well…

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