Perpetual Dance....
Madness and Random Pirouettes
"And those who were seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who could not hear the music." Friederich Nietzsche
I weave a dance of madness not yet defined
Waiting for a fruit extended from the vine
To distinguish who and all that I am -
A hero or mayhap, a sacrificial lamb.
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Dancing in a rhythmic form -
With gyrating force -
Propelled against the norm
This body seeks a wild abandon
A persistent pirouette so random,
Inching closer to the woven madness
Forging through handwoven sadness
In a tapestry of life’s dance divine
The madness comes through to shine.
Bright is the plight that you write
Regardless of others’ lack of delight.
Dance, a rhythm of madness and full measure
Created in pleasure for what you so treasure.
Accompaniments of music and devised steps
Seek release of what’s hidden in your depths
Some won’t hear the music, they will be errant -
Seeing only your dance as madness inherent,
But it's much more true as an overbearing parent
It steers you in the direction of riches therein
Creating a dance made complete with perpetual spins
Casting you amid winds of life's ever shifting fate
Lifting bands seeking to bind with burdensome weight.
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So, dance to life's music only you may hear
Despite the notes others may find quite queer
Hold tight to this madness of dance ’til your death
For ’tis truly the essence found in life’s very breath.
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Cindy Calder
From Charleston SC - "I am still learning." Michelangelo
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Comments (34)
Spectacular motivational poem that rhymes an flows. The poem inspires movement and action comparing it to the perpetual music and dance of life!!!❤️❤️💕
It is so important to dance to one's own tune, as this poem beautifully expresses. You have done a stellar job on this, Cindy
I've always been a dance to my own music gal. This poem sums up the feeling perfectly ✨️
Very Nice.
something scary about tis... the wildness behind it. reminds me of the Black Swan movie, beautifully put.
Very cool 😎 Congratulations on top story!🎉🎉🎉
Not much of a dancer but I’ll be dancing with you here on as you got a subscription, love your poem, I hear music when there is no music 😊😊
Oh so lovely a dance. Congrats my fellow writer of prose.
I spied the Nietzsche quote and it pulled me in, and how glad I am to have wandered through! Very well-wrought!
Love the quotation at the beginning- and how true! Sometimes we just need to dance to our own beat, regardless of what others may think 🤷🏽♂️ “So, dance to life's music only you may hear”- sage words Cindy😊
wonderful
Loved this bit, something about its sound was very satisfying to my inner ear :D "Accompaniments of music and devised steps Seek release of what’s hidden in your depths Some won’t hear the music, they will be errant - Seeing only your dance as madness inherent, But it's much more true as an overbearing parent" What a cool poem. The rhythm is fantastic; I like how much it changes throughout! I imagined a figure dancing all the way through the verses :D
Lovely worded poetry...seems ethereal and otherworldly. Congrats.
Love this piece! Beautifully compliments and expands upon the initial Friedrich Nietzsche quote.
Fabulous delivery; congratulations on Top Story!
Loved this piece and love the Dionysian vibes! <3
Beautiful, Cindy!! Congratulationson Top Story!! Cheers to dancing on 💗
good work, i truly enjoyed it
Visuals and rhymes, great poem! Congrats on TS💕
The last lines are the best, they really pack a punch. I love the quote you chose to head it with ☺
This is so absolutely beautifully written. Your rhyme schemes are created to perfection and you rhythm and timing of each line keeps the momentum of the poem fresh. You are an excellent writer. I have subscribed to you and look forward to reading more from you.
me encanto tu historia :)
… and btw I know how Nietzsche feel, having seen a silent disco recently 🤣. And btbtw have you ever visited the Hunley museum in Charleston?
So beautifully done. I could feel the rhythm and meaning deep within
Congrats on the top story! This was a great poem.