Image: Courtesy of Tess' Mag (here)
The given words:
blustery (windy) imprint refractive
warmth grind foam retro (designating
the style of an earlier time) sip cocoa
nacreous (resembling mother of pearl)
The blustery winds of the northern star
Was an imprint of the resounding sixties
Refractive and reflective of doors ajar
Allowing a new dance craze through swiftly
Righteous warmth of foxtrot and grace of tango
Foaming at the mouth and grinding to a halt
Not to bother with slow slow quick quick slow
Rather turn and tumble of Rock and Roll's assault
The Twist later brought some semblance of control
But the backbreaking Limbo brought back a retro
A lone contender expected to slip under the pole
Egged on by a boisterous crowd with 'how low can you go'
A teenager's crowd more of dance steps just learning
Sipping beer hot chocolate or cocoa but still having a ball
None of those that delved into the hot hard drug scene
But all sane nacreous of value often with parental approval
Yves' hosting at Mindlovemisery's Menagerie # 46
Nice rhythm!
ReplyDeleteI could never do the limbo.
ha. its kinda like that comedian who does the history of dance...
ReplyDeletethe dances change with each generation...
pushing the envelope a bit more...
I used to teach the twist! As for the limbo - NO!
ReplyDeleteThings really do change dance wise over time. I tried the limbo before, made it pretty far before falling on my butt
ReplyDeletePlenty out there to try
ReplyDeleteExcellent response to the prompt...
ReplyDeleteGreat poem Hank, hope to be back more often until my life is sorted out.
ReplyDeletethat reminded me of our first dance parties...they were kinda freaky...smiles
ReplyDeleteI am learning how to dance. Maybe this'll give me more inspiration, Hank :)
ReplyDeleteIt is indeed a pearl of value you have assembled here , mate
ReplyDeletethe awkwardness of those teen years- good one!
ReplyDeleteThis does have a nice rhythm and I love the direction you took! I cannot imagine myself doing the limbo lol
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