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Jan 24, 2026
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Dancing With Leaves
"May I have this dance?"
"Yes, of course, but like this, okay?
"What if people are watching?"
"That's the best part, silly.
It's easy if you imagine
the wind in the trees."
— Michael Anthony, Jan 24, 2026
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About This Poem
Last Few Words: Probably a better piece if I could have included the charming photo that inspired this.
Style/Type: Free verse
Review Request Intensity: I appreciate moderate constructive criticism
Editing Stage: Editing - polished draft
Critiques
Lavender
4 months 1 week ago
Dancing With Leaves
Hello, Michael,
There is a scene in the movie Phenomenon where John Travolta takes a moment to notice the wind blowing through the trees - swaying, like a dance. His character is said to control his blood pressure this way.
Your poem is so lovely and inviting.
Thank you!
L
Michael Anthony
4 months 1 week ago
Not sure I've seen that…
Not sure I've seen that movie, L. Now I'll have to check it out. Thanks for stopping by!