Don't Stop

World makes no sense.

Strips your soul naked.

Pounds your flesh.

Attacks sanity.

Robs reason.

Bashes you like a piñata.

Spilling out pieces of you.

No apologies.

So what?

So dance.

Dance.

                     Dance .

Dance.

Go ahead.

Move your feet.

                                               Shake your arms.

Jump.

               Flail.

                             Sway.

Bust a move.

                                         Break it down.

Get your groove on.

                                 Cut a rug.

Get down on it.

                          Mosh.

                Boogie.

Skip.

                     Jig.

Lift your heart.

                                  Shout.

Sing.

Make your own music.

Breathe in life no one can touch.

The one that lives deep inside.

Deep inside where life is real.

Deep inside where no one can steal.

Deep inside where they need flashlights and miners hats.

Deep inside where only picks and shovels can harvest.

Deep inside where water ripples.

Deep inside where waves caress and sun kisses.

Deep inside where clouds and sky love.

Own it.

Hold it.

Don't let them have it.

For heaven's sake live.

Live baby.

For God's glory rejoice.

Today is yours.

So is tomorrow.

They can't have it.

Not on my watch.

Not when the sun goes down.

Not when the music stops.

Not even when they turn off the lights.

Yesterday is gone.

No need to put him to the test.

You always knew the answer.

Doesn't always give you what you want.

Always get what you need.

So dance.

Dance.

                 Dance.

Dance and ...

... don't stop ...

Reviews

[Great Aunt Astri]

What a wonderfully refreshing poem. Rejoicing in the wonders and of life and just 'being', is something many forget to do. Your poem flows along with an energetic rhythm, sometimes short and sharp, sometimes savouring the moment. Just the tonic I need to start the day. thank you.

[Pete]

thank you G.A.A. you made me smile with your thoughts to start my day. happy new year, blessings! :)

[emmajoy]

Hsppy, happy wondrously happy me after reading your words.. you've created your own form of Hallelujah! Still reading, third time lucky... feel refreshed, feel as if i've been fed a tonic... thank you!

[Pete]

glad to put a little spring in your step em. must be contagious as you've got me smiling now at your thoughts. see, let's hold onto that infectious tonic and let it spill wherever we are ... :)

[emmajoy]

Am all for that. We so need some happiness insid and out of us.. so much darkness all around. If we have to make our own magic and medicine so be it.. and the Lord will probably smile down too.. sure He will, Pete.

[Emma]

Really made me smile. Maybe a bit too young to be a Billy Idol fan but this poem reminded me of Taylor Swift's Shake It Off-I hope you see that as a compliment. It's just got fabulous energy and creativity with the structure, especially like the pinata image.

[Pete]

thank you. yeah, the pinata. guess i'm showing my age with Idol ...

[Kelly Scheppers]

If Billy Idol can't get you up and dancing with yourself, I don't know who can!

May the blessings of the holiday season keep you warm, Pete...especially there in Boston! Best of luck to your PATS!

[Pete]

thank you Kelly. 2 thumbs up on your comments. have a great holiday season!

[alanwgraham]

What a great outlook on life - don't waste time trying to find answers - life is too short, so just dance! And you've got the rhythm in your poem too.
Well done.
Alan

[Pete]

thank you alan. your optimism makes me smile and is contagious. thank you for appreciating these thoughts ...

[Karmee]

This is absolutely truthful and wonderful. Love the opening of this write.

[Pete]

thank you. your thoughts are appreciated. stay strong! :)