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And A One, Two, Three
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And A One, Two, Three |
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Kit McCallum
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since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada 
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*smiling here ... true story, just last night  And A One, Two, Three; One, Two, Three A couple nearing middle life, nigh forty years or so, Were looking for a challenge, to enrich their lives, and so, They pondered opportunities that both could share as one, Together as a duo, forge some mem'ries, have some fun. But try they might, to make a choice, they just could not agree, Until one fateful day, the wife came home, and said with glee ... "Enough of this, you promised me, a year or more ago," "That if we could not find a hobby, I could choose, and so ..." "Surprise! I've signed us up, you see, you had your final chance," "So honey, shine your good, black shoes ... the course is Ballroom Dance!" She stood there with excitement, and a sparkle in her eye, What joy the two of them would have, while dancing side by side. He looked at her in horror, gauged her face a final time, 'Twas waiting in anticipation, for a good punch line! But she just stood there smiling, as his face went ashen-white, "My dear, you MUST be kidding me ... my two left feet, aren't right!" He begged and pleaded, terror struck, "Please say it isn't so!" "You cannot make me take this class, I simply will not go!" She smiled right back and said to him, "The money's all been paid," "We start next week, so shine those shoes ... we're going I'm afraid!" And so with trepidation, one week later, he arrived, Outside the big glass walls, he watched the prior class subside; He looked a sight, as there he saw "Line Dancing 101", He gave a groan and wondered how he would survive such "fun". Another couple, hand in hand, walked up to join them then, The husband, two steps back was lagging, head down to his chin; And then a second, third and fourth, twelve couples stood in wait, Each man, a vision of the next, in protest of their fate! The doors were opened, "Come on in!", the sweet instructor said, As women eagerly moved forward, men held back in dread; They circled the instructor, all the awkward couples now, And watched in sheer amazement, as his partner took her bow. They floated off across the room, instructor and his mate, "And now," he said, "It's up to you ... step one, step two, repeat." Some nervous giggles filled the room, as feet were getting bruised, Then laughter bubbled from the crowd ... they ALL wore two left shoes! A few more tries, some more examples, "Slow, quick, quick ... again." And soon the Foxtrot took it's shape, as music did begin; The husband held his wife in hand, and started 'cross the floor, It wasn't long, he took the lead, and got the urge for more! So now a waltz began to play, the husband took his place, And mouthed his words, "A one, two, three, and one, two, three" he paced. And so they floated 'cross the room, this husband and his wife, The awkward strides removed by graceful movements filled with life. And there, in arms, he held her, led her swiftly to and fro, While gazing in her eyes, he found, his rhythm and his flow; And for one magic moment, he resembled Fred Astaire, While gingerly they glided 'cross the floor, a lovely pair. Then suddenly some giggles from another couple came, It broke the spell, and there they stumbled, laughter filled their frames; He held her close, gazed in her eyes, "A one, two, three", he cried, And off they floated, with a sparkling twinkle in his eye. And then the music ended, all too soon, it seemed to be, Her husband said "It's over now? I've just begun!" he beamed; "OK, here's how we'll do it now, when I get home each night," "We'll practice all our steps we've learned, so we can get it right!" "Now, aren't you glad I thought of this?" he said after a while ... Exhausted, bruised, the wife replied, "Yes dear" ... and softly smiled. /Kit McCallum |
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Effigy Member
since 2000-04-11
Posts 486disbelief |
Wonderful. This was very well written and brought a smile to my face. |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Kit! Ah, true story!? That's great...but secretly I wish I had inspired this!!! Well done...and you had me smiling all the way... |
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jlocke Member
since 2000-09-10
Posts 169CC,TX |
Great poem! Truly, you never know what you will like until you try. Love is the law, love under will. |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
Kit - This is wonderful!!! You wrote it so well. The lines flow naturally, as if you are simply relating a story, yet the rhymes are strong and clean. Additionally, the story describes a form of romance that is stronger, more endearing than anything developed over less time. This is a beautiful, romantic tale of love , and sharing. |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
~Effigy: I'm glad I could bring you a smile Effigy .. thanks! ~Sunshine: Thank you Karilea, and yup, true story, first class was last night, 9 more to go!  ~JLocke: I so agree, you just never know, and I'm so glad this turned out so well ... sigh, thank you. ~LngJhn: Thank you so much LngJhn, this comment meant so much to me, and covered so much of what I was striving for ... thank you for these beautiful words! Much appreciation to all, /Kit |
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SpitFire Member Elite
since 2000-04-19
Posts 2396 |
~Kit,...this is terrific! Such a heart warming, smile forming read. You've written of this with such skill,...it reads so well. Take care you. *Peace. |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Kit, you have GOT to know I would love a poem like this! You have put together a charming, funny and touching story and done it in flawless rhythmical style. The Balladeer bows deeply......  |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Oh, Kit~ There came a day in soft array when ardor grew and music played One, then two Three, then four Enchantment gliding cross the floor One, two and then rock One, two and then roll Dancing the Fox Trot or doing the Stroll Shades of memories do repeat He's got it going on with two left feet ! ! Kit~ ... this sounds like such joy from within your soul ... I could swear I heard Arthur Murray applauding ! Money well-spent for such pleasured delight. You're just amazing ! LOVED IT ! ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Nice read Kit...very nice...reminded me of my ex-girlfriend Sharon that somehow convinced me to take country and swing dance lessons...James |
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Dee Member Elite
since 2000-08-19
Posts 2330Queensland, Australia |
Kit, this was wonderful. A great story portrayed so well. Dee |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
Kit - there are some poems that keep me coming back. This one, for example. You've inspired me to start looking for a dance studio where Lorelei and I can learn to dance more formally. Right now we mostly just hold each other tight, press our bodies together however much we think we can get away with, and coast around the floor trying not to bump into other couples too obnoxiously - lol. Thank you for the inspiration. Perhaps we can share a dance floor some day! |
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juliet_2u Senior Member
since 2000-07-23
Posts 1125North Carolina |
Wow Kit this is fantastic. I wanna put myself on a ballgown and do some dancin now..lol. Juls [This message has been edited by juliet_2u (edited 09-20-2000).] |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
This one glides across my monitor with grace and twinkling eyes... it's delightful! *S* |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Read it before and thought I had replied and well I must have been too taken dancing on the stars as I have noticed no sign of me here. Lovely tenderness and I am so glad to hear that this is a true story. Now isn't it just like a man to take all the credit for the idea and isn't it just like a loving woman to let him? Lovely through and through |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
BRAVO!!This is fantastic, Kit!! WOW!! Denise |
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