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a partner for the dance
by Jon Michael Willey

Wednesday, November 23, 2011
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I do poorly relating from the heart. Until the rare motivation inspires me to scribe with passion. This is for her.

 

a partner for the dance
 
fidelity appraises my intentions
her measure attentive through
glistening eyes lavishing pride
upon my unworthy countenance
 
her crown atop my pate a gratuity
her disposition anoints rascally types
lest my merited shackles be in full view
tolerance persuades a saint’s etiquette
 
awash in love and imbued with sanctity
she leads me gentle into righteousness
guardian of my tarnished human soul
a fool rash with pride and arrogance
 
‘til she held my hand these drunken feet
knew not the harmony of tolerant dance
peg legs now glide in the flourish of tests
she leads I follow performing above my best
 
10/09/2011
Jon Michael Willey
 

 


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Reviewed by La Belle Rouge Poetess Of The Heart 1/14/2012
"She" is a treasure as is this poem.
Reviewed by Vesna Perkovic 1/11/2012
Oh God Jon!!
I am definitely saving this one!
it IS a work of the heart..and THAT is the art of arts!

..am saving this! YES!
Blessings..
Vesna :)
Reviewed by Kate Burnside 11/28/2011
‘til she held my hand these drunken feet
knew not the harmony of tolerant dance
peg legs now glide in the flourish of tests
she leads I follow performing above my best

I have seldom read a more touching, eloquent or visual depiction of the esprit of love than this uplifting dance, Jon. The decorated language is so light and musical it truly plays a waltz on the heartstrings! There is an awe and a wonder here, too, that also makes it feel like hallowed ground. Just beautiful! :)) xx
Reviewed by Mary Lacey, Desertrat 11/27/2011
Jon,

So beautifully written, as are all your poems. She's a lucky woman.

Mary
Reviewed by Joyce Bell 11/27/2011
THEY SAY THAT OPPOSITES ATTRACT...SEEMS IN THIS CASE, IT IS ALSO A HUGE BLESSING...FROM ABOVE. MUCH FAITH AND LOVE TO YOU AND YOURS. THANKS FOR SHARING. JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS
Reviewed by Liana Margiva 11/26/2011
BEAUTIFUL POEM!!!!!!!!!!!! Liana Margiva
Reviewed by Christine Alwin 11/25/2011
...I bet those drunken feet soberbed up and and gave a performance of five stars plus...love this poem! dance on...
Blessings,
Christine
Reviewed by Andy Turner 11/25/2011
The combo of humour and the candid expression of passion is simply marvelous. And, like most blokes, I totally relate to this.
Reviewed by Vivian Dawson 11/24/2011
An offering as flowing as a Viennese
Walz would be Your dance!!! *Jon*

Lady Vivian
Reviewed by Tinka Boukes 11/24/2011
Splendid offering!!

Happy Thanksgiving!!

Love Tinka
Reviewed by Regis Auffray 11/24/2011
Indeed! The right person will do wonders for one's self and life outlook; I speak from recent experience, Jon. Thank you for sharing, my friend. Love, peace, and best wishes to you,

Regis
Reviewed by Carole Mathys 11/24/2011
Outstanding writing Jon Michael, the right partner for any dance makes all the difference.
Peace and love, Carole~
Reviewed by JASMIN HORST SEILER 11/24/2011
Yes indeed, masterfully you pull the strings together of that special spirit that makes the puppet dance, I can fully relate to this, for I know that truth. Bless ya Jon!
Reviewed by Ronald Hull 11/24/2011
I cannot relate, my friend, for I always led the dance. On the other hand, for those shy on the dance floor it takes a great woman to lead them out. As my ability to walk waned, I found a strong woman who helped me survive a continual fall as we pirouetted across the floor, amazing the audience with the power of the dance that was all hers, to my relief.

Beautifully written with a remarkably unique set of phrases.

Ron
Reviewed by Christine Tsen 11/24/2011
You relate masterfully, this is splendid!
Such wonderful lines "Her crown atop my pate a gratuity/her disposition anoints rascally types"
Blessings this Thanksgiving and always,
Christine
Reviewed by John Flanagan 11/24/2011
"..tolerance persuades a saint's etiquette"
now there's a thought and line to die for..
and that final line "...performing above my best'
is, too, masterly. Here, Jon, My Friend,
you perform magnificently, this is a poem
to savour and save.
Yes!

John
Reviewed by jude forese 11/23/2011
love leads the way and all we can do is follow in its dance and hope we can keep on step ...

passionate perfection ...

Reviewed by Walt Hardester 11/23/2011
Jon, this an awsome description of a real friend,
And by the way, a keeper.
Excellent writing.

Walt
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