suspended in time
June 17, 2014 at 1:00 pm 13 comments
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looking in his eyes
feet never touching the ground
once upon a waltz
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a ps: Way back when I was in college, I took a historical dance class, which was taught by Mr. Richard Powers*, a famous dance historian known for his work in film, stage productions and workshops around the world. Each class, a student had an opportunity to dance with the teacher. My opportunity – my blessing – came the day of the waltz. He stood in front of me, took my hand and the other commandingly held my waist. I was terribly jittery inside; nervous that I would step on his toes, or worse, break a limb. When the music began, I was literally swept off my feet. All I can say is that I have never, ever had a moment where I completely lost track of time and place. All I saw were his eyes and, I can honestly say, I never felt my feet touch the ground.
There has never been a moment like this since.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Powers_%28dance_historian%29
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Desiree G | June 17, 2014 at 1:14 pm
A moment some of us only dream of!! Thank you for sharing it with us!
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words4jp | June 17, 2014 at 4:47 pm
thank you. it was a wonderful moment in time:)
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forgottenmeadows | June 17, 2014 at 1:18 pm
aww beautiful piece and thank you for sharing your memory with us 🙂
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words4jp | June 17, 2014 at 4:47 pm
thank you. it was truly a magical moment, one only to be rivaled by the birth of my two boys:)
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MichelleMarie | June 17, 2014 at 4:08 pm
Wow! Wow! Wow! I had this visual image of you floating like that! I love that it was a marked time for you! 😀 I would love to see you dance. I bet it’s beautiful! 😀
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words4jp | June 17, 2014 at 4:43 pm
thank you:)
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babsje | June 17, 2014 at 4:57 pm
Your poetry demands a slow reading, it is that sublime.
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words4jp | June 17, 2014 at 9:56 pm
Oh my, what an incredible compliment. I am so touched by your words. Thank you. 🙂
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babsje | June 17, 2014 at 10:34 pm
It is well-deserved! You’re welcome. 🙂
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hitandrun1964 | June 17, 2014 at 5:38 pm
Wow:)
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Jonathan Caswell | June 18, 2014 at 12:15 am
Reblogged this on By the Mighty Mumford and commented:
AH…YES!!! 😀
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heila2013 | June 18, 2014 at 6:02 pm
Wonderful. Enchanting.
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words4jp | June 18, 2014 at 9:51 pm
Thank you. It was….as if time stood still….