Till Music is Heard No More

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Till Music is Heard No More


I dance in madness
Not hallowed be
I dance foot loose 
And fancy free

I dance in hunger
Not waining strife
On stilted legs
That cling to life

I dance in sorrow
Not pleasures feigned
Never released
Lest found again

I dance in darkness
Not seeking light
Eclipsing sun
With eyes shut tight

I dance as one
Not seen before
I dance till music
Is heard no more


Words: ©2019LCR
Image/Quote: No Claim
Submitted to: Poet's United Midweek Motif - Dance

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  1. Old Egg24 July 2019 at 21:01

    I really enjoyed this poem Lori, it had a great beat to it.

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  2. Helen24 July 2019 at 21:22

    Perfect pairing of poem and image. Chilling and beautifully composed.

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    1. Lori24 July 2019 at 22:34

      Thank you. This Nietschze quote has always been on of my favourites.

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  3. Marja24 July 2019 at 23:41

    Beautiful poem I dance till music is heard no more I am with you
    Love that quote as well

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  4. Sherry Blue Sky24 July 2019 at 23:48

    Oh, this is beautiful...our many dances of life.

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  5. Sumana Roy25 July 2019 at 00:22

    Love the rhythm and beat. Such a dancer is rare indeed! Inspiring and beautiful. Closing stanza is spot on.

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    1. Lori25 July 2019 at 09:23

      Thank you! I was very happy it ended up where it did as the words seemed to dance themselves out of nowhere!

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  6. Susan25 July 2019 at 10:04

    OH! I will read this again and again as I contemplate being grateful for all the dimensions life brings. It's not that easy to keep dancing.

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    1. Lori25 July 2019 at 10:57

      Thank you so much! I sometimes get out of step but find my rhythm again!

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  7. rallentanda25 July 2019 at 12:36

    I'm dancing as fast as I can:)

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  8. Kim M. Russell26 July 2019 at 03:09

    The repetition in this poem is so effective in providing a beat to your silent dance, Lori. I love the rhythm of this piece and the footloose defiance!

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    1. Lori26 July 2019 at 08:25

      Thank you so much. I wanted to build on the rhythm so you could feel the movement! :)

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  9. purplepeninportland.com27 July 2019 at 15:25

    Dancing until the music is heard no more. Exactly the way to live life.

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