Dance Floor

The best place to go.

“In her golden years,” you say

When at first you glance

But you should know my secret:

I always say yes to a dance

 

Life may have sung me some sorrowful songs

But I’ve never missed a beat

No one can say I sat one out

When my cotillion is complete

 

Solos, hustles, tangos;

I couldn’t ask for more

When all is said and done,

I’d rather exit from the dance floor. 

Author's Note

Recently had a conversation with my mother-in-law about hanging a picture above her bed. Concerned that it was too heavy, she exclaimed, "I'd rather die on the dance floor!" That idea kept playing in my head (and yes, she is an avid dancer).

Reviews

[SyberRose]

Yes I agree with her...what a way to go...dancing...my mother was too until she had to give it up in her seventies...she misses it...enjoyed Rita....Rosa

[Rita L. Sev]

Thanks, Rose. My MIL is 76 now, and still dances. Pretty amazing.

[SyberRose]

yes...thats great...good for her.

[Jack...]

This is great Rita. I love this and your story to back it up. What a wonderful way to think.

[Rita L. Sev]

She really would always rather be dancing. It has kept her quite young at heart. Thank you so much, Jack!

[Angi]

Rita, Rita, Rita you have done it again. I don't think I have read a single thing from you that I haven't loved.

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you so much, Angi!

[Marie]

A courageous poem. Don't miss the dance...

[Rita L. Sev]

She never does... Thank you

[Chris]

An attitude to "Live" by...

[Rita L. Sev]

Indeed. Thanks for reading, Chris!

[Souladareatease]

A graceful write indeed!!!
nicely penned!!!

[Rita L. Sev]

Thanks, Soul!

[jacob erin-cilberto]

i think i would too...either there or on a tennis court..

i find no better mode of expression, than moving to the rhythm of the beat of a song.

glad you hung that picture...and then posted this poem.

jacob

[Rita L. Sev]

She plans to go out still in motion. Very wise! Thank you, Jacob!

[Frieda P]

Hahaha, I love her, she knows of what she speaks, no better way to go, love this, but you already knew I would...*dancing* ;-)

[Rita L. Sev]

Yes, that's true! :) Thanks, Frieda!

[Frieda P]

Ha when I saw the title i thought for sure you wrote it for moi! Lol ;-)

[Rita L. Sev]

By all means - it is for all who insist on dancing! :)