Sitting Behind the Eight Ball

Let’s Dance

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Slice of Life Post for March 20, 2024

“Good Old Days” photo probably taken by my sister Renee at my dad’s house in his dining room/kitchen. My husband celebrated a birthday yesterday. A friend of mine said he’s one of kind. I have no words to explain the depth of that statement.

I have a confession to make. I think my true soul mate is some stranger. Just kidding, but please enjoy the following video because this guy has got some groovy moves!

@ednava82

My salute to all the Baby Boomers born between 1946-1964! At 74 years old and a Baby Boomer myself, my generation remains strong, vibrant, active, full of life and hopeful toward the future! My generation rallying call is to keep the party going and keep on dancing! #oldschooltunes #dancingdadsoftiktok #dancingdad #daddance

♬ Party All the Time – Eddie Murphy 

Dancing King
my 
heart 
dips
mesmerized 
by
his
hypnotic
dancing
hips--
if
only
he 
could
hear
me
singing
from
afar
let’s
get
down
get
down
tonight
baby

By Barb Edler
20 March 2024
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Barb Edler
Hello, I am a retired English teacher. I live along the Mississippi River and enjoy watching birds, the river, and nature in general. Writing for me is a gateway to healing, and I love to wrestle words in hopes of capturing an emotion or image others may relate.
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8 responses to “Let’s Dance”

  1. Leigh Anne Eck Avatar
    Leigh Anne Eck

    This is absolutely fabulous! I wish I could get my hips and knees to move like that! And your poem is a beautiful love letter! And the form is perfect–almost like it’s dancing too! I bet you guys have a lot fun together.

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  2. Glenda Funk Avatar
    Glenda Funk

    Barb,

    That’s a steamy poem in harmony with the dancing video. Indeed, those are some groovy moves. They make me want to dance. I just wish it didn’t hurt so much. 😔 Love the look of your poem, the internal rhyme, and the quote. Perfection!

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  3. Maureen Young Ingram Avatar
    Maureen Young Ingram

    You have me roaring with laughter, and I have to explain to my husband what this is all about! hahaha Yes, Glenda’s right – this is steamy, Barb. And very dear! I, too, love a good dancer. The video is adorable – thanks for sharing this stranger with me.

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  4. edifiedlistener Avatar
    edifiedlistener

    How funny! I also wrote about dance today and used that same phrase. Appreciate the combination of words inspired by the catchy video. All the reminders one could need to keep moving as long as possible.

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  5. kimhaynesjohnson Avatar
    kimhaynesjohnson

    Whooooo hooooo! He is a charmer and a groover and probably a real character to boot! I love this poem. That looks a little like my town square, so I’m gonna be on the lookout for this dude dancing around my town….just in case. What a fun poem and awesome TikTok. 

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    wordancerblog

    Keep on dancing, yeah! Boomer at almost 68! Keeping my groove alive! Thanks, Barb!

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  7. Anita Ferreri Avatar
    Anita Ferreri

    YOU have me smiling from ear to ear and thinking about this dancing charmer who knows how to MOVE! I love this post that clearly has levels of love and FUN!

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  8. Denise Krebs Avatar
    Denise Krebs

    Haha, Barb, you are so funny! Happy birthday to your husband! That is a cute picture of you two. I agree Dancing King is pretty fine, and I like the thought of you singing to him from a distance.

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