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The Word Dancers |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA 
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This poem is to celebrate the first collaboration of KitMcCallum and Balladeer in over 2 years. Welcome back, Kit. We've missed you.... . . Da Dum, she tapped ... Da Dum again ... Knock-Knocking on his door, "It's been too long." she begged aloud, then knocked a little more; The rhythm seemed to swallow her - she always loved a beat, When poetry came calling, she could NOT contain her feet! The meter flowed and bounced about ... the words jumped off the page, "To do this right", she smiled and grinned, "I need my friend – my sage!" She rang the bell, she yelled his name, she called him out to play ... "Oh please!", she cried, "The time is right! Let's get this underway!" How long had he been cooped up, sitting silent in his room Lights turned down low with not a sound to permeate the gloom? How long since she'd been gone? Fact is he didn't really know. He only knew his partner and his friend had had to go. The gentle tap came out of nowhere, knocking at his door And he ignored it, as he had so many times before. But wait! The tap came once again. He recognized that beat!! "It's her!", he screamed out loudly as he jumped up to his feet. She paced along the porch, the rhythm dancing in her head, “Two years have passed,” she thought aloud, “Perhaps he thinks I’m dead!” She traced her steps back to the door and tried one final chance, Tap-Tapping out the rhythm of their old familiar dance. Persistently, she rapped his beat – this poet’s favorite code, In hopes that he could not resist when inspiration flowed; Just when she thought of giving up ... she heard a scream inside! A thump! A crash! (A curse or two!) The door burst open wide!!! He couldn't believe his eyes. "It's you!", he stammered with delight. "Just knowing that you're still alive gives me the will to write!." "I've missed your metered rhythms and your incandescent wit." "I can't create good poetry if I don't have my Kit!" He took her hand in his and bid his friend to come inside. Wastebaskets filled with failed attempts were roughly pushed aside. The curtains then were opened wide to unfamiliar light. As they sat down together and he smiled, "ok, let's write!" She blurted out two stanzas, she could not contain her glee, She passed it off with grins galore ... it was a sight to see! He bounced it back with lightening speed – he didn’t skip a beat, Then back and forth, the paper flew ... Tap-tap, dip, sway … repeat! They laughed and joked, they twirled those pens, no hidden grand designs, They Rumba’d through the opening, then Waltz’d between the lines, They Cha-Cha’d ‘tward finish line, with rhymes and beat in tow, Just sheer unbridled pleasure as they Tango’d to and fro. So that's the way it is, old friends. The gates have opened wide. The 'Deer and Kit are back together, writing side by side, Exploring brand new avenues to ply their poetry. What new adventures will they find? You'll have to wait and see.  |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
I CAN'T wait to know those magnificient rhythms will soon be dancing across the page again fills me with joy. a good commitee can decimate communication. |
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aziza Member Elite
since 2006-07-09
Posts 2995Lumpy Oatmeal makes me Crazy! |
This is delightful - I love the music theme. I am so glad that you two are back together and writing -- we will all smile as you share. Alison |
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sandgrain Member Elite
since 1999-09-21
Posts 3662Sycamore, IL, USA |
Delightful! Rae |
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Drauntz Member Elite
since 2007-03-16
Posts 2905Los Angeles California |
beautiful and lovely. it is nice to have a good friend to dance around. enjoyed. |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
Oh my! I am just so excited to see you, both, back. I really enjoyed. I sure wish I could wite like the two of you do. I can't wait to read more. Welcome back! |
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RogueandPoet Member
since 2007-06-04
Posts 126Oregon |
Wonderful storytelling and verse. A delight. |
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Mysteria 
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Okie dokie I shall wait to see Ahhh, this is simply the sweetest eye candy. |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Actually, both of you have been absent for far too long...welcome back to the dance! |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Balladeer It's not hard to say I'm happy too. |
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rwood Member Elite
since 2000-02-29
Posts 3793Tennessee |
Such a gift. Inspiration is most precious and I'm happy to read poetry when each is the other's muse and they are so in-tune. Love, reg  |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
My deerest friends, I'm picturing You dancing at the ball Poetic hands are joined once more A vision for PiP's all Those quills uncovered once again You'd both best hold on tight We're waiting here impatiently To read the words you'll write  |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
How wonderful to see the merging of your words again here on the blue pages. The Widow's Walk is still one of my favorites...perhaps because I got to witness some of this dance in person  Ruth |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Glad to read you once again Sir Deer... And our lady, Ms. Kit. she has been missed as well. welcome home....... |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Thank you soooooooooo much everyone for the warm responses and the lovely "welcome homes". This truly IS home ... and I've missed you all so much.  Michael and I decided to type a little something to get “back in the groove”. From here ... we’re off on some great adventures. I’m having so much fun. I haven’t smiled this much in ages!  Thank you for remembering the fun we used to have ... I hope we can live up to the great memories and wonderful comments and expectations (now I’m getting nervous Michael, rofl).  OK, here we go, just for fun, ‘cause I can’t stop it now (and that feels so good). It seems as though the gates have opened, wider than before, I’m tapping to the rhythm, like I never have before, This writer’s block that held me captive for eternity, Has burst the dams ... "‘Bout time!" I cried, "I’ve lost my sanity!" But there it was, just brewing ‘neath the chasm of my mind, That long forgotten friend ... My muse ... whom I could never find, I was so thrilled, I had to call upon the Balladeer, To let this loose “alone” would be a fate I knew I’d fear. So tap-tap-tap, I knocked upon my friend’s familiar door, In hopes that he would greet me as he always did before. To my delight, he let me in, and grinned with open arms, So ladies, watch your hearts ... that ‘Deer is set to use his charms. A great big thanks and much appreciation, /Kit |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Dear Kit and Michael, you both delight and amaze me with your writing just as much as ever! I'm so glad to see this when I wandered in here tonight. Can hardly wait to see more and more!! Love that new picture, too, Michael. hugs to you both, Ethel |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Kit and Mike, Welcome the new combo.. Love your coupled write. martyjo |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Thanks so much for the kind words Ethel and MartyJo ... it's wonderful to see you again! This has been way too much fun, lol. Best wishes an much appreciation to you both, /Kit |
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Titia Geertman Member Ascendant
since 2001-05-07
Posts 5182Netherlands |
Nearly missed this one. I've already seen the results of your reunion, glad you came back Kit to drag the Balladeer away from his golf ball. LOL Like scattered leaves...my words will flow |
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Gifted Member
since 2007-06-26
Posts 140Caribbean |
Wow. This is just an awsome piece. I loved the flow in it, the technique, the theme, originality, just the whole feel of it. Excellent piece. Wonderful work. Peace. Love. Forgiveness. |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Hi Titia! I'm glad I was able to track down the 'Deer at the golf course too, lol. I'm happy to be back as well. Thanks for the lovely comment, Gifted ... I'm glad you enjoyed it. Welcome to Passions! With much appreciation to you both, /Kit |
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dgvarner Member Elite
since 2000-05-13
Posts 3552High Springs, Florida |
This so fun!!! I'm so happy to be skipping through the blue today--and this find is a special treat! hugs,g |
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