The Crying Dance

I don’t dance,
don’t hold the rhythm.

I don’t dance until,
brown eyes and puppy dog
sighs relent me.

This song is too 80s
and you’re too short
but I’m carrying on.

You can’t imagine
how goofy I feel. Your little arms guiding the way.

I see you smile.
Your eyes shine with unfamiliar shimmer

Are you crying?!

Tears stream down your cheeks.
“This song is so beautiful,” you say through tears.

You’re right,
it is.

How did you age so quickly
in your short seven years?

Bemused and taken off guard,
my eyes begin to tear.
Your mom, you and I
dance along, crying and laughing alike.

We have found
solid ground in dancing and tears.

12 responses to “The Crying Dance”

WanderingCanadians

June 14, 2022 at 10:21 am

What a sweet poem. Hope all is well these days. Take care. Linda

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1. BrittnyLee
  
  June 15, 2022 at 1:20 am
  
  Thank you so much, kind Linda !! 🙂 Yes, all is well 😃 Some songs just have such an intense instrumental interlude . It brought him to tears and then myself ! It was that one 8os song that could make anyone cry. I can’t think of the name but the music is intense as are the words. It was sweet seeing a seven year feel the music the way he did. Sometimes my clients tears bring me to crying with them haha 🤣😆. After we cried, we started laughing at how we were crying over music haha 🤣 It was a great bonding experience and makes for a good memory we could relive and laugh about
  
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  1. WanderingCanadians
    
    June 16, 2022 at 1:16 pm
    
    I love that about music. Sounds like it was a memorable moment. And yes, a great bonding experience as well.
    
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  2. BrittnyLee
    
    June 16, 2022 at 1:43 pm
    
    It definitely was 😊. Tender moments are always nice 🙂
    
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2. BrittnyLee
  
  June 15, 2022 at 1:21 am
  
  How have you been ?? It’s getting hot here already 🤪😂 . We have our pool up so that helps but work days are tough now with the heat to contend with .
  
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  1. WanderingCanadians
    
    June 16, 2022 at 1:25 pm
    
    It’s getting hot here as well. Today it’s supposed to go up to a high of 28C/ 82F and feel like 38C / 100F. We have a pool as well, which has been an amazing way to beat the heat. I usually go for a swim after work when the sun isn’t as strong. It’s a great way to feel refreshed.
    
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  2. BrittnyLee
    
    June 16, 2022 at 1:43 pm
    
    I do that too!! It helps after a long hot work day . Oh wow !! Yes, it’s heating up . Yesterday was 86 felt like 95. Not fun lol 🤣. I’m glad you have a pool, too. It really does help . I was to tired to go in yesterday unfortunately. I plan on maybe going in today . I went in Tues and Monday though. It was so relaxing. I like going in during the evenings too. It’s so calming with the birds chirping and the quiet in the town.
    
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Butterfly

June 27, 2022 at 6:12 am

Nice post 😄

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1. BrittnyLee
  
  July 1, 2022 at 9:09 pm
  
  Thank you so much ! How’s your week going ?? It’s been so hot but I’m enjoying it anyway haha 🤣😆
  
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johncoyote

July 24, 2022 at 8:24 pm

I loved the location and I loved the poetry dear BrittnyLee.

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1. BrittnyLee
  
  July 24, 2022 at 9:02 pm
  
  Thank you 😊 this is a true story. Working with kids and their families hold invaluable moments and memories for me . They’re such strong little ones .
  
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  1. johncoyote
    
    July 24, 2022 at 9:09 pm
    
    You are welcome dear BrittnyLee.
    
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