A Couple On The Move
Whether it’s an Irish pub, a packed rock & roll bar, or a ballroom dance floor filled with Big Band Era seniors, hubby Mark and I will probably dance. Not well, mind you, but with great energy and enthusiasm.
We often attract attention and even compliments, accompanied undoubtedly by such thought balloons as “How do people that old dance so fast?” Or “I’m pretty sure my grandma can’t do that.” Or “What the hell is that woman doing on the men’s side of my synagogue?”
In case you’re wondering, yes we know we’re probably making a spectacle of ourselves. But we’re having fun and we simply don’t care.
Tomorrow, April 29th, is International Dance Day. So Happy International Dance Day, everyone! Here’s my latest limerick:
A Couple On The Move
By Madeleine Begun Kane
When my husband and I try to dance,
Some enjoy us and some look askance.
We’re inept, but enthused,
And don’t have to be boozed
To have rumba-like fun — that’s our stance.
You might also enjoy my We Don’t Think We Can Dance, But We Do It Anyway.
Tags: April Holidays, Ballroom Dance, Big Bands, Dancing Humor, International Dance Day, Irish Pubs, Odd Holidays, Rock & Roll, Rumba
A good stance to have Mad! I love to dance (used to be quite good) and catch myself wondering what onlookers think now that I’m older….takes the fun out of it. You really should just enjoy the dance! I like this one. :)
I love to dance. And I don’t care how I look either. So I say enjoy and go for it.
Thanks Matty and G.K.!
Way to be !!!!
I wish i could muster that attitude,, :)
Thanks, Nimue!
Happy feet make a happy person!
I see dancing as more of a spectator sport, than a full contact event. Guess that’s why Dancing With The Stars is so popular.
This is pure fun for me. The Good Husband and I are avid dancers, too… any time, anywhere, much to our children’s chagrin in earlier days!
cute one. :)
dancing is a tough job for sure.
what the hell is that woman doing? dancing!
I’m the world’s worst dancer, but I don’t let that dissuade me. I once had a frustrated dance instructor tell my wife…”good luck, he’s hopeless.” A very fun read. Vb
Although those days are in the past, I remember them well and with fondness. Thank you for the dance,
Elizabeth
I am rolling on the floor laughing. I can certainly relate to this, Madeleine. Living in Mexico everyone can dance, except us gringos :)
Pamela
ha i love to dance..cant say much for how it might look but i live it…big smiles with this one mad kane…
enthusiasm
happiness made manifest
critics would curtail
Great. Dancing is all about the music. WHo cares what anybody says or thinks. Dance on.
Ah, my last visit of the day. Came here for a laugh before sleep and I wasn’t disappointed.
I’d love to have that as my (& hubby’s) memorial! Congrats for living life to the fullest!
Way to go! Glad you saved enough energy to write about it in this stellar way!
keep on dancing ! keep on writing great limericks ! thanks again for your great work can definitely relate
I love to dance too, good or bad, i just do it :D
I say good for you! If dancing makes you and your hubby happy, then who cares what anybody else has to say. I’m a showman…I’m always dancing and showing off. It’s how I start & end my day (my wife thinks I’ve lost my marbles), but it’s my personality to always be happy.
Thanks for sharing.
Kudos to you – I myself have been told that I dance like a one legged penguin with a progressive diaper rash yet it doesn’t stop me though I have yet to attempt anything as complicated as a ballroom routine!
Thanks so much to all of you for your lovely, encouraging, and enthusiastic comments!
good for you the poem and the attitude. If you are not living you are dying
my potluck post was here
Poet Flexed
You go, girl! All dancing should be done with maximum enthusiasm and minimal embarrassment.
Can’t sing, can’t dance so I don’t do either…!
I like your limerick about dance,
For, when once dancing I lost my pants.
My belt came loose,
And I fell on my caboose
Now, I’m ready to take another chance.
Smiles to you lass.
Regards,
Don
Great fun limerick. we used to be good ballroom dancers, but the physical limitations rather spoil the fun these days. You do it as long as you can and ignore any mockery!
Thanks to all of you for your kind comments and thanks Don for your verse!
to do what you love without inhibition… oh the joy of it, the freedom it has.
so glad the both of you are enjoying dancing together, I loved your limerick
Thanks so much, Isabel!
It’s all about enjoyment! Loved your limerick.
Kathy, thanks very much!