Afraid to Dance

Afraid to dance!
Many have refused...
To keep up with the rhythm.
Preferring to remain subdued.
And taking any chances...
Are kept at a minimum,
For them...
The pace of the beat,
Has slowed their feet!

Afraid to dance!
Or socially participate,
With those who do.
Some have given up...
On romancing too!
In a silent 'boo-hoo-ing' done,
That welcomes their undoing!

And going through the motions...
Only a few,
Are observed to continue in pursuit.
To leave others fixed in seats...
With feelings to self abuse.
To inflict a defeat...
That squeezes their strength.
And limp they are...
With a weakness seen they keep!

Afraid to dance!
Afraid to enhance and take advantage...
Of those forgotten and dropped options!

poem by Lawrence S. Pertillar
Submitted by Poetry Lover
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