a two left footed nerd
his attempts to dance
don’t stand any chance
he’s dancin’ everyday
drivin’ folks away
while dancin’ skills are many
he didn’t bother learnin’ any
don’t wanna sound too cruel
but he’s a real dancin’ fool
rob kistner © 2010
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As I was reading this, I was thinking of Zappa’s song…and when I got to the end, I see that you were too. I got no natural rhythm.
I don’t know much about dancing
That’s why I got this song
One of my legs is shorter than the other
And both of my feet’s too long
‘Cause now right along with ’em
I got no natural rhythm… 🙂
Ha… but maybe he has fun while dancing.
Certainly fun to watch Bjorn… 🙂
“…One of (his) legs is shorter than the other
And both of (his) feet’s too long…”
But oh, they are the ones who actually know how to have fun! Love this light-hearted quadrille Rob 😀
Just bein’ silly Sanaa… 🙂
I haven’t heard that Zappa track in ages, Rob, and it made me smile. I enjoyed your rhyming quadrille.
I’m glad Kim… 🙂 loved Zappa and the Mothers ever since I heard his “Freak Out” album in 1966. Brilliant musician and arranger, and his sarcasm and irony are so funny! I performed some of his music with my bands over the years.
I love your poem Rob. That smiling boy just fit the bill. Thought it might have been you a few years back. Your poem made me smile!
Thank you Dwight. Nope, not me, my hair was a much darker auburn red.
Rob, he looks very sure of himself in the photo, don’t you think?
😀
David
Either confident or naive David… 🙂
Nerdalicious, RK.
Thank you Ron!
Nice one Rob
Have a good week
much love…
Thank you Gillena!
Can he get an “A” for effort? Perfect photo and humorous piece!
Sure! Thank you… 🙂
????The music video is silly and nice
Much love…
🙂
That made me smile Rob! I loved that pic of Zappa.
🙂
If the awkward dancer is having fun, then so be it. Dance away!
Yes!
He must dance like me. I’ve got two left feet too.
Just need to find a partner with 2 right feet Mart… 🙂
Big smile from me ????
not question marks!! 🙂
No worries Candy — understood!
🙂
don’t wanna sound too cruel
but he’s a real dancin’ fool
A pity some people choose to be what they are not really made to be. They may be good but their talents went out of sync!
Hank
Possibility uncontrolled.
It sounds like he is taking to heart, dance like no one is watching.
I for one think it is great. Better to dance than to sit on the sidelines.
Absolutely Ali — just get out there and let the rhythm take control! Dance is personal expression, and genuine expression can vary dramatically. It’s the look in the eyes that shows you if what you see is the real thing — whether or not it’s great… just let it be free!
Hahahaha this made me laugh, Rob. Perhaps he took dancing lessons from my dad…
Hahahaha — now you made me laugh Ingrid… 😉
Love the double-take on dancing fool. Fun, Rob.
Thank you K… 🙂
No rhythm, here. I had to take dance lessons so I’d be prepared for the father/daughter dance at her wedding. That was a year-and-a-half ago. It went off without a hitch (except for hers, of course 😉 ), but I probably need to check out those lessons, again.
“Dance when ya’gotta” is my motto — so good on ya’ Ken! 🙂
I fell in love with the father of my children … in spite of the fact that he could not dance (at least matching my unparalleled level) learned he had qualities far surpassing those that involved dance! Love the rhythm / dancing kind in your quadrille.
The dance floor was a big part of my first 40 years, starting age 14. I danced socially, and also performed for dancers with my r&b, the n rock bands for years. There was a strange two-year period I and an evolving two-female-vocalists pairs performed as a “”show band”.Those shows included eclectic dance with the singing. I left that dance portion of the format completely behind and went back to singing only, which is how I finished the final years of my performing career. I was a pretty good dancer, not a great dancer — but I always enjoyed dance. I, like many others, were dancin’ fools, on and off stage, during the disco years.
This made me smile…. love the rhymes.
Pat
Thank you Pat, I’m glad… 🙂
Heehee. This is great fun. Thanks, Rob. A much needed smile today.
You are welcome De… 🙂