Time’s long shadow
scats and sings.
That ole pendulum
forever swings.
Doo-ya doo-ya
doo-ya bop.
Tickety tickety
tickety tock.
That grim reaper,
got no soul.
But shit my honey,
he’s got control.
Doo-ya doo-ya
doo-ya bop.
Tickety tickety
tickety tock
Now listen good
while I’m tellin’ you.
Doo-ya doo-ya
doo-ya boo.
Live it up baby
while we can.
Stompin’ and dancin’
that’s the plan.
Jazz it up baby,
come on now.
Do some lovin’
fore he takes his bow.
Snappin’ and poppin’
and rockin’ strong.
Singin’ doo-ya doo-ya
doo-ya bop.
Ain’t no way
we’re ready to stop.
Sharing with dVerse, the virtual pub for poets, on Open Link Thursday. Image by freepik.com
lillian the home poet 
Those are some Groovy beats. 😎🥀
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Glad you enjoyed!
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If I tried to dance to this beat, i would be a snappin and a poppin joints right n left… poppin and a snappin… poppin and a snappin… love that beat to keep the grim reaper away so i better keep a movin and a grovin to the beat.. Yahhhh.. Wonderful Lill..
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I LOVED writing this one….editing and honing it while reading it aloud. So glad you had some fun with it! 🙂 Yes indeed…..we all just need to keep grooving, snappin’ and a poppin’ …thankful for every day!
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Entirely charming. A fresh approach to an old theme, too. Very well executed, I think.
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Thanks, Paul. So glad you enjoyed. I really had some fun writing this one! 😉
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What a delight! Now to find someone to set it to music. It’s sure to be a hit!
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There’s no way we’re ready to stop.
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How and delightful this is Lillian! Jazz it up and play!!!
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Fun!
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How fun!
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I love it… I truly believe that dancing make you better.
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Beautiful rhythm here.
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Love this! Reminds me of Langston Hughes👍🏻
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