We were just standing,
Standing in the dining room,
My lover and I.
Nat King Cole was singing,
I was singing with him.
My wife looked at me and said,
“Shall we dance?”
I took her in my arms
And we swayed to the music,
To the wonderfully romantic song,
Being sung to us,
Being sung for us.
It brought back those so long ago
When we danced long into the night
In each other’s arms.
The dancing may have stopped
But we are still in each other’s arms,
And that will never cease,
As we dance together to eternity.
-
Author:
Goldfinch60 (Pseudonym) (
Offline) - Published: February 24th, 2018 02:26
- Comment from author about the poem: Due to her physical problems my wife cannot dance anymore, she used to be a very good dancer, much better than me but we managed to dance when we were younger. I had put some Nat King Cole on the player as we were listening she looked at me and said "Shall we dance?".
- Category: Love
- Views: 37
- Users favorite of this poem: Laura🌻, Accidental Poet
Offline)
Comments10
And may you dance forever - a beautiful poignant write.
Thank you Michael, the dance continues.
Lovely write Gold.
Thank you Orchi.
This lovely reads brought tears to my eyes dear Goldie - - a couple whose love has stood the test of time deserves to dance- -- keep that ageless flame dancing forever my friend.
You are so kind Fay, the flame will never die.
KEEP ON DANCING ~ ANDY ~ In your HEART if not on your feet ! NKC is a great example of the BALLAD PERIOD ~ 1940 ~ 1970 ~ with Crosby ~ Sinatra ~ Dean Martin ~ Tony Bennett (The only one remaining) ~ Jim Reeves etc. Their songs are so romantic ! I give a talk on Nat & Natalie Cole and there is a digitally remastered duet by them called UNFORGETABLE ~ it sold 15 million copies. It was not possible in their lifetime because NATALIE was only 15 when her Dad died ! Thanks for the memory ~ Yours BRIAN There is a song called "Mister Cole don't sing Rock & Roll !"
Thank you Brian. NKC is best known as a ballad singer but before that he was a very fine jazz player.
Gold,
With tears in my eyes, I just finished reading your beautiful poem...the true meaning of LOVE! You are an exceptional and inspiring role model! Thank you for sharing your most private and intimate moments you share with your wife! Keep on dancing!
~Laura~
Thank you Laura, you are so kind. The dancing continues.
I love that you still see her as she was.........
All the time Lorna, all the time.
May you feel her in your arms and your dance last for all your days Andy.
Thank you AP, I surely will.
Lovely
Thank you Jooles, most kind.
So it shall be for you both. This is where i get confused with the ten commandments (not being a christian but holding christian values as being wholesome) for envy is a sin. But in the nicest wholesome way, i envy you two for the love you have..
A really moving piece.
And a truly magnificent piece of music from the irreplaceable NKC.
Thank you da, your values are not wrong, I am a very fortunate man to have a wife such as Joyce.
Yes NKC was/is special.
You are not only a good writer, Goldie, you are an incredible guy. Beautiful tribute to that love of yours!
Thank you so very much Fred. I only try to do my best.
To be able to comment and rate this poem, you must be registered. Register here or if you are already registered, login here.