Sometimes, you just have to move.
Even if it frizzes your hair
If it frazzles your body,
But it excites your soul,
And it fizzes your hours,
It beats your exasperation into cheers,
And you are freed into polished arms while your feet sweep the creaky wood.
Then you laugh, amid and atop the dance of bright lights.
That’s just what you do.

Oh,that was perfect! I love the photo too.
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Thank you very much!!
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I wish i could take photos as beautiful as that
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That’s Tom Plevnik’s talent continuously used by me. I could never deny that his pictures are masterpieces.
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So are your words Sir.
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Oh wonderful
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I liked the repetition of the “fr” sound — like the sound of birds suddenly flying away from a tree: The sound of freedom.
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Freedom!! Because we’re born young and free, to get wilder around the ages. Right?
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Getting wilder sounds good. Better than just getting older!
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I cannot really imagine myself as a cabernet darling (not that I wouldn’t want to be), but I do want to experience life as you describe it.
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I changed that line, I hope you don’t mind. โบโบ
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Why would I mind you changing your words to mean exactly what you think and how you think it? I would only mind if you changed your words to appease another, or me.
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Whew!! I’m glad you liked the poem otherwise.
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I just removed, cutdown, moved and reinstalled two desktops I built in 2006. The larger desktop weighs about 200 pounds. In 2006 I build, handled, moved and installed the desktops by myself. Today, even with the help of a staff member, we really struggled to lift and move the desktops together. I’m frizzled, frazzled, exasperated and creaky. I’m amazed that 13 years ago I could handle a 200 pound desktop by myself with relative ease, and today, I could hardly move it with help. Not much excitement from my soul, simply, slowly fizzing out.
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I’m speechless. Thank you?
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Dancing my mind, Maestro! Dancing certainly my soul…..Thank you……..Sarah
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I really want to expand this. Should I?
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Maestro: you know that, as mouthy as I am, I cannot know the answer to this question.
It is the word ‘should’ that bothers me. It implies that you think you might be stepping on ground which is either sensitive or maybe controversial or apt to be misunderstood. Or something.
You can see how much people appreciate what you write.
I love this short. Longer, I would probably still love it: why wouldn’t I?
It is a marvellous piece.
And yes, it does feel like a prologue.
……….Unless I pick up a vibe where you are going out on ground of which you are not certain. Either in style or in substance. Which will open you up to something you were not expecting and did not want.
If I pick up that vibe, I am going to be………..well, apprehensive.
Poet, I am sure you understand me? But what do I know?! Going on and on as usual!?
Sarah
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I would swap this fizzing effervescence for my morning espresso. And I really love my morning espresso. Like, I don’t function without it.
This is incredible, LOVE it.
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That means a lot, in general and as you have put it. Thank you!!!
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One of my favorites of yours.
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That’s JUST what you do. Definitely.
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It fixes so much without the threat of a chemical surrender of the body and the mind.
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I think no matter what comes, that dance inside must be. It just does. Like you said. ๐ Sweet.
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Exactly. Have you seen Cold War? Its a Polish film from 2018. I haven’t told anyone but the dancing sequence in that inspired this. If you have time you should definitely watch the 2 minute dancing clip. ๐
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I love it. I am most inspired by dance and scenes that I see they stir something and remind us of what we knew but forgot, maybe. I added this to my watch list the entire movie. I love foreign films. ๐งก
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That scene is just so good. I love foreign films too, they seem profound even when they’re about laughing and I love that.
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Oh me too and it’s a love story as well. I watched the movie last night! I noticed it was nominated for 3 Emmy awards which is nice. I think the scene you spoke of is the best scene in the movie! ๐
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Wow! I honestly love how friendly you are, and am proud that we can be friends!!! ๐
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Aww me too it is nice. You know where to find me. wink ๐
Reminded me of this ….
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Ha! I love Lauren Bacall.
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LOL me too! Hope you vaca is going great! ๐
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It ended tragically and sadly yesterday. I was dying inside on the plane back. ๐ญ
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Aww darn I think that’s what makes them so wonderful is that they only last a short while but the memories are ever lasting! ๐ Good luck acclimating yourself back to work. ๐
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Thank you!! I need all the luck I can collect.
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I’m sending some of mine your way. ๐ It should be shortly! ๐
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Me too! Sheโs sultry and I love her voice ๐
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I had to comment on this one more time…I’m known for my break out dancing. My daughter always tells me to stop which causes me to dance more. Life is too serious I think ๐ We should dance more! ๐
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And, if you were asking in what way this piece holds its own to be worth, even, expanding: I would say that it does that
by its short length;
its cadence which is towards a tango with short steps and then longer flourishes. In fact, immediately I went and looked at Carlos Saura’s tango on the UTube. Exactly a tango.
the tight connection between opening and closing lines which makes every other line coherent;
its exuberance which – as Silent Hour noted above – is connected with the letters ‘f’ and ‘fr’ . These tend towards exuberant explosion in English, as you know, and are not quiet.
And the meaning which relate to sensations and activities and sudden urges with which many people can identify becasue they have been there. Dancing whether for real or down a street or in the house, alone.
And finally, Poet, the knowing and authority of your opening and closing lines are a relief. Something clear and nothing to shun or to be afraid of. What a change in general in this world full of ambiguity and general nonsense to be avoided…… A relief.
Sarah
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My question was if people would like to hear it, you for example. I was going to expand it anyhow, but in case people wanted to read that, I would publish that. I’m profoundly found these days. Reassurance is just sprinkles on satisfaction. ๐
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The longer my response, the less clear to me your original question, Poet.
I think you should, all of you, post what you will.
The neuroscientists are saying that before ever we are conscious of a decision we have made, before ever we say something, or do something, there is activity in the brain to show that all of these thoughts, words and actions have already been anticipated And have been expressed neurologically.
Just saying.
I am profoundly found is one of the most wonderful phrases under heaven. There now: to ever increase the number of spaces in which one is profoundly found is a proper goal of a life. No, poet?!
It is why I read poetry: it guides, it clarifies, it moves the mind and dances the soul and the feet. But only sometimes….Poet.
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Excitement of soul so necessary! Foot tapping effervescence… marvellous!
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True at all costs. ๐
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The repetition of ‘Fri’ just gives your writing a challenging and beautiful look of life and the photo is awesome!
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Thank you!!! Sorry I couldn’t read your latest poem yesterday. Headed over right now. ๐
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You are welcome, Watt.
No worries…my friend. ๐
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Great๐ท
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I only just left Italy, and I miss it already. ๐ญ
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I know… if you get to love Italy, you cannot forget it.
You always keep a piece of it in your heart
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I’ve kept rocks as a rememberance. But I have to forget the rock in my heart, the weight that keeps me from remembering only the good times, and the closing lip of the Italian land’s kiss.
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Keep on keeping on
… like freewheeling
& that Rocket Man song
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I think I’m past that section where I thought your poems were like Ginsberg. Honestly, you might just be a little better. I know that statement is debatable, but I think of your poems in the terms of your own style and not his. Not anymore. ๐
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I very much appreciate that.
Like yourself, I am led to write.
Held captive by an irresistible compulsion.
I never minded the comparison.
I’ve long been hooked on the best of
Generation Beat ๐
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Definitely the gorgeous tango. Sarah
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A la ta-ta-ta tango to frazzle Fresno ๐
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And the frizzy disco…
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Movin’ & groovin’ with mucho mojo ๐
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I hope you are enjoying my reent nomination for your blogging as much as I enjoy your writing
https://enzomartinelli.wordpress.com/2019/06/13/blogger-recognition-award/
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I thank you deeply for the nomination. It means a lot. Have a beautiful day!! ๐
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Enjoy the praise!
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Perfect! Great!
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Thank you!!
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Yes, I think I would like to stay in this place where only the moment matters and the moment is this as you described.
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You get to stay here free of all costs, all you have to do is forget everything.
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Forget everything and be free of all the restrictions of everything. Tastes like freedom…
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Yes! You do!
So much in few lines. I love that.
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Haha love the hat
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Great!
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Thanks.
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You are very welcome.
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yup agreed
well penned
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Thank you!!
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Dig. Makes me feel happy, and while I lean more toward sad, happy is always good too ๐
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Beautifully written, Watt!
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