we can still dance

artwork by anna razumovskaya

just beneath the surface of the day

under the rumblings and grumblings of life

there is a crack in the darkness

come, take a peek through my telescope

do you see the spot of light?

there plays our song

if you listen carefully you will hear its sweet notes

and we can still dance to it, you know

if we’d only stop chasing the minutes

that have not yet ticked

stop inventing excuses

the dance floor is waiting

and so are my arms

Reviews

[Moonie]

A very beautiful message is conveyed in this short poem...we must not fret about the times that have yet not ticked, or about the times that are long gone...it is hard to let go of all these inhibitions and be totally care free, but we can always try once in a while...to make each moment count..

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you for seeing my meaning so clearly, Moon. I appreciate the review. Lydi**

[Cassie]

I always look forward to reading you my friend

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much, Cassie. Lydi**

[Coyote Poetry]

Beautiful artwork and amazing use of words.
"stop inventing excuses
the dance floor is waiting
and so are my arms"
The above lines are so true. We need laughter and a lot of time to dance. Thank you Lydia for sharing your amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much for your lovely review. LydI**

[Coyote Poetry]

I enjoyed this poem and you are welcome Lydia.

[Mustafa]

you have my first 100% congrats

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you, Mustafa. Lydi*

[Linda alexander]

There is lots of positivity in this poem, also so many can relate to this poem, irrespective of what happens in our lives we all still can dance for sure, excellent job beautifully portrayed

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks, Linda. I appreciate your review. Lydi**

[Tom]

Billy joe Spears take a bow, this entreat is much more eloquent and visually inviting,

"I'll get the blanket from the bedroom
And we'll go walkin' once again
To that spot down by the river
Where our sweet love first began…"

[Lydia Shutter]

Hi Tom....not sure what to make of your review.....but I thank you for it! Lydi**

[Tom]

https://youtu.be/XpA0oPR_EOQ

Your poem reminded me a little of the above link, Blanket on the ground a big hit song by country singer BillyJoe Spears, though her rendition and offer is agricultural by comparison!

[Lydia Shutter]

Ohh....thanks for the link. I listened to the song. I am not a country music fan. I had no idea who Billy Joe Spears was! It's so cool you thought of a song while reading my words. Thanks, Tom. Lydi**

[Tom]

You're welcome Lydia, yes I think that song is ' cool ' but not just as ' cool' as your beautiful poem!!

[Lydia Shutter]

:) Tom, you are a gem. Have a wonderful weekend.

[Sanober]

How i've missed your poetry, my friend! This is the perfect poem to come back to. There's that same magic that captured me so many years ago, and still continues to cast it's spell on me. as always, your poetry always has something meaningful. this poem is at the core of everything we ever want to say, life is all about seizing the moment! and yet, it's never too late. so beautiful, Lydi.

[Lydia Shutter]

Sanober!! Long time no see! So happy to have a review from you. No, it is never too late and we must always cherish the moments we are given. Thank you so much. Lydi**

[Ayvid N]

I am left speechless by the eloquence of this poem. If only we could be wise enough to follow its priceless wisdom.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much, Divya. Lydi**

[jacob erin-cilberto]

i love love love this, Lydi.

to find that special music, that dim lit floor, that wonderful sway of bodies dancing amidst all of this chaos of today.
our song will always find a place in our hearts, and our feet will keep moving.

j.

[Lydia Shutter]

YES...exactly....we must listen for the music. Thank you so much, Jacob. Lydi**

[Patricia Wedel]

Every day we dress for the dance... we hear the music and our heart beats... reciting a poem by Keats... Instead of walking, we could be dancing the tango... cheek to cheek along a busy street... time is meant to be spent with passion and abandonment... Embrace the day...truly, Pat

[Lydia Shutter]

Yes, dear Pat, embrace the day! Thank you so much for your review. Lydi**