i dance

something so wonderful about letting myself go while dancing

artwork courtesy of etsy.com

i dance

letting the music take me

wild and free

        ice blue and red hot

blind to all the eyes on me now

their opinion matters little

i smell summer in the notes

i touch heaven with the beat

the dance floor is a kiss beneath my feet

drinking sweet gulps of euphony

a delicate wanting in my soul is sated

i feel no pain

            zig zag and willy nilly

my heart smiles

i dance

Reviews

[Sanober]

oh my friend.. this is what i do when no one is watching! i dare not dance in front of anyone...because i can't. but then, dancing is all about letting go...just like your poem. it is so true, when we are free within ourselves..others opinions doesn't matter, and shouldn't matter. i love the glorious sense of freedom here...the wild, untamed souls that we were made to be. Fantastic write!!

[Lydia Shutter]

I am sure you are a wonderful dancer....we are often our own worst critics. For me, the music takes me to a better place and my body moves as one with the rhythm. Thank you so much once again. Lydi**

[Beccy]

Lydia, this is so lovely and I agree with every word. Music and dance take us away from the mundane, allows us to soar free from ordinary constraint. 'zig zag and willy nilly,' a perfect summing up.

Beccy.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much, Beccy. Lydi**

[Desert Knave]

" ... zig zag and willy nilly ..." The expressiveness and energy of this write jump off the page. I only dance when nobody can see, but when I do willy nilly describes to a "t" the way I move... and it always takes me away, if only for the moment. Very nicely done. ~Jim

[Lydia Shutter]

YES! That is what it does....take you to anywhere you want to be and you can express your feelings through dance. Thank you for "getting" this, Jim and, as always, for your review. Lydi**

[andrew mitchell]

Colour and dance like the tango but dancing takes you places that are yours to keep. Music is different to each of us but how beautiful the dance. a nice write

[Lydia Shutter]

Yes, we all hear something different in the melody...absolutely. Thank you so much, Andrew. Lydi**

[Neville]

I'm out of breath just taking the whole thing in. I wish I had written this, I particularly like...

'I touch heaven with the beat
the dance floor is a kiss beneath my feet'

Made my feet tap and my pulse shot up a couple of beats... N

[Lydia Shutter]

Neville, thank you so much. I appreciate the time you take to review my words. Lydi**

[Neville]

As always, my pleasure.... N

[Sheila Kline]

Oh my Ludi!!!!!! I can feel myself swirling, tapping, bending, enjoying every step you are taking as you zig zag and willy nilly........love that line!
Great write filled with the fun of DANCE!

[Lydia Shutter]

Sheila! thank you so much for stopping by. Hope all is well with you. Lydi**

[~]

ohhh what a joyous write! I second that Lydi. there is something so magical when those notes tickle us inside our soul and make us giggle with euphoric laughter. Attagirl! :D

[Lydia Shutter]

I love to dance! Thank you, Moon. Lydi**

[Coyote Poetry]

Beautiful artwork and very nice words. You create good vision and place. I like the use of color and the dance. Thank you Lydia for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Lydia Shutter]

thanks so much, John. Have a wonderful evening. Lydi*

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome. I love your work my friend.

[Lyn Anderson]

How you have captured the essence of dancing here. I too, am this way. It is a delight, and the older I get, the less I care who sees me! :)

[Lydia Shutter]

I dance at our community dances with everyone or no one. It's my "thing"....and my hubby only dances the slow ones. Thanks for reviewing, KL. Lydi**