Not So Soft Shoe Shuffle

Not So Soft Shoe Shuffle

A Poem by Pete
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The man who takes the liberty to live is superior to all the laws, by virtue of his relation to the lawmaker. - Thoreau

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as the bombs fell and the bullets flew
the devil took bets

we danced with god because
he's the only one who could remember the steps



© 2022 Pete


Author's Note

Pete
"If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears, however measured or far away." - Thoreau

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"as the bombs fell and the bullets flew
the devil took bets

we danced with god because
he's the only one who could remember the steps"

Posted 3 Years Ago


The way I see this is pick your dance. You can dance to the rhythm of God or Satan. Make your choices and your footsteps. Very deep and worthy.

Posted 3 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Pete

3 Years Ago

good take. choose your partner wisely or you could end up standing in the corner in the dark alone .. read more
Sami Khalil

3 Years Ago

All true and well said sir Pete. You are welcome.

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Added on April 19, 2022
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Pete
Pete

Boston, MA



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I love reading, writing, music, nature, God and feeling emotion, not necessarily in that order. To me, these things go hand in hand. My favorite writer is Henry David Thoreau. I think he was a geni.. more..