Saturday, February 29, 2020

NOCTURNE

Sunday Muse #97  wherein we write
as inspired by the photo presented.
Submitted February 29, 2020
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I dressed for the dance
  but I cannot go

Will you be there with her?
Will they play “our” Chopin nocturne
recalling our passion as it played
soft accompaniment back when we
made midnight magic together …
before my world fractured …
before her

I dressed for the dance
I cannot go
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15 comments:

  1. Carrie Van HornFebruary 29, 2020 at 11:21 AM

    Bittersweet and lovely Beverly. A beautiful write...perfect for the image. So glad you joined us today!

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  2. anthonynorthFebruary 29, 2020 at 11:30 AM

    Sad words beautifully done. Loved it.

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  3. Sherry Blue SkyFebruary 29, 2020 at 3:05 PM

    I love the repeated lines, which underline the story so well.

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  4. LoriFebruary 29, 2020 at 3:16 PM

    This begs the question... Why can't she go? And makes me wonder the same as she does, will you dance with her to our song? Which somehow feels even worse.

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  5. qbitMarch 1, 2020 at 5:34 AM

    As poignant as the photo!

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  6. C. SandlinMarch 1, 2020 at 7:44 AM

    Ouch. This captures an ache so well.

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  7. FireblossomMarch 1, 2020 at 10:26 AM

    Ah, ow. This gave me a real pang of recognition.

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  8. HelenMarch 1, 2020 at 10:34 AM

    Feel her pain however I WOULD have dressed and danced in front of them for all the world to see! Feeling contrary today ......

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  9. JimMarch 1, 2020 at 11:31 AM

    Oh, alright, I'll just have a DIY dance. Sort of sad tone, but we can't always ...
    ..

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    1. JimMarch 1, 2020 at 11:35 AM

      "Bill Grogan's Goat" info from a google search. I don't have my old music handy but I didnt remember any words.
      https://g.co/kgs/BWXBFA
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  10. SusanMarch 1, 2020 at 2:08 PM

    How sad! And I see it in the pose, exactly, dejection after magic. So sad.

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  11. TruedessaMarch 1, 2020 at 6:00 PM

    I can feel the loss of a place that was not ventured.

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  12. tonispencerMarch 2, 2020 at 7:52 AM

    it makes me wonder why she cannot go. Perhaps he did not ask her. I recognize that longing and wondering.

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  13. MargaretMarch 3, 2020 at 6:49 PM

    I dressed for the dance - what a GREAT line. And we all have a "her". Nice response to the photograph!

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  14. Bekkie SanchezMarch 5, 2020 at 3:52 PM

    Oh she wanteds to go so badly but couldn't face the music. Lol! Wonderful write.

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