The Respect Duet
Poetry about the nature of communication
True connection requires respect. -Michelle Liew
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Under the gentle glow of candlelight
Two dancers meet with bold, yet shy steps,
Their movements weave a tapestry in flight.
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The lead comes forth, his gentle hand held high
Certain invite framed in tender grace
The other bows, with trust she meets his eye.
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Each move, careful, balanced steps embraced
No forceful steps, no move left to chance
Respect becomes the guide of even pace.
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Their feet speak in rhyme, in graceful dance,
One guides, the other yields, their roles slowly merge,
A sweet, unspoken dialogue of romance.
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The crowd applauds, but neither dancer stirs
For that time, neither leads or trails;
They share promises only hearts confer.
About the Creator
Michelle Liew Tsui-Lin
Hi, i am an English Language teacher cum freelance writer with a taste for pets, prose and poetry. When I'm not writing my heart out, I'm playing with my three dogs, Zorra, Cloudy and Snowball.
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Comments (10)
''Each move, careful, balanced steps embraced.'' Indeed, everything in life is a matter of balance. A very travel-inspiring emotional poem.
This is so romantic, I love "Their feet speak in rhyme" 🧡
This is lovely and has such a gentle feel. Well done.
so lovely and romantic <3
So romantic 😍
This was incredibly beautiful and love how the smooth flow mirrored that of a well executed and emotionally driven dance!
Wow, a lovely dance poem- you did a beautiful job writing this! By the way, I saw this on tweeter (X)
Love the vibe here! A smooth dance of respect, trust, and balance. The way they move together, no rush, just a perfect flow—super poetic! A standing ovation from me!
Fantastic poem!
Awww, this was so lovely. Such a wonderful poem!