To Dance

You gotta keep going, no matter what happens to you. To do otherwise is a kind of death.

I danced on a cloud

while I sang to the sun

I was full, and whole, and loud

finding, winning the one.

I danced on the ground 

while I sang to the sky

When I lost what I'd found

she left. I wondered why.

The chance that I took

left hanging on a hook,

like a used winter coat

or the words that I've wrote.

I'll dance in the morning

and I'll sing all alone.

I'll laugh 'til it's hurting

and the tears make me moan.

I'll dance in the evening

until my legs give out.

I'll sing while I'm grieving

my heart lost in doubt.

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Reviews

[Emilia A]

I love the stanza:
"The chance that I took
left hanging on a hook,
like a used winter coat
or the words that I've wrote."
The imagery was great. I think the last line sums up that writing itself is taking a great chance.
Lovely!

[Mark]

Thank you ! :)

[SHEEMA HUQ]

I just love your rhyming scheme and is highly rhythmic, jostling poem, which is utterly enjoyable, bravo!

[prachi prangya agasti]

a brilliant piece... nice message

[Baby Ricochet]

This is really beautiful mark. Outstanding work sir!

[Brianna Brie]

Great message. It conveys your enthusiasm well.

[Lydia Shutter]

A bittersweet romantic write. The rhyming and rhythm are flawless throughout. When the one you love leaves, there are always doubts and "what ifs" and certainly the dancing and singing changes....and not for the better. Good work. Lydi**

[Debbie_Philly]

Oh this is so beautiful... and sad... loved reading it.. great job !! :)

[Riley Jules]

Love it. This is exactly how I use to feel and I can relate. Doubt and pain can bring such beautiful words.

[Girl Friday (Sarah W.)]

Bittersweet, but very relevant. Too many people "give up" in this life...just quit moving forward and sort of sit in a state of static indifference. This was quite moving in concept.