The Last Dance
Growing old is not an option – it is a fact of life. How wonderful it would be to have that special someone to grow old with? All of us search for that one person that we want to share our lives with and in the end our last dance. I can not think of a better ending when our lives have ran their course and we find ourselves on an empty dance floor that somehow was meant for just the two of us. In our arms and looking deeply into each other eyes again, we become young once again like the passage of time has never passed. The songs that were ours down through the years and belong to no one else – start to play. Slowly we start to sway to the music that was written for us by those that did not know us. As we dance our last dance, we realize this and every dance floor has always been ours.
Last Dance
If I had only had one last dance, this is what I would like to do,
Dance every last step, look in your eyes and spend it with you.
If I could make the dance last forever, and if all my wishes could come true,
I would dance with you my treasure, dance my last dance with you.
Looked around enough to know, that you’re the one I want for my last dance,
Hold you with your head on my chest, knew it from the very first glance.
If I had a dance floor full of memories, that I wish would come true,
The dance floor would be empty, except for me dancing with you.
If I had only had one last dance, this is what I would like to do,
Dance every last step, look in your eyes and spend it with you.
Kurt James
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A poet and novelist, Kurt writes Western fiction and historical adventure with grit, realism, and heart. His work has been featured by the Denver Post, PM Magazine, and 9NEWS, and praised for capturing the spirit of the Old West in vivid, cinematic detail.
Author of more than twenty books, Kurt’s acclaimed Rocky Mountain Series brings the frontier to life through powerful storytelling and unforgettable landscapes. His upcoming novels—Reifschneider Stagecoach Detective and Winter of the Wolf Moon—continue that legacy.
Kurt James is a proud member of the Western Writers of America.
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Oh my goodness Kurt…that one really took my breath away. What a beautiful poem, you are truly a romantic. Brought tears to my eyes….
Thank you Peggy for taking the time to read my poem….. and glad you enjoyed it.
Great introduction and lovely poem, Kurt. Well done.
Thank you for stopping by Phyllis and leaving you very kind comment.
Very romantic Kurt–My heart is always warmed by the sight of aging couples walking hand in hand, or dancing lovingly together, untouched by time. A lovely piece. Enjoyed it!
Best,
Mel
Thank you Mel, and I hope all is well in your world…
So romantic and such lovely poetic thoughts. Very expressive brought tears to my eyes.
Wow!! Making someone tear over a poem is the poets dream, thank you Rasma for stopping and taking a peek.
Beautiful sir, just beautiful. So romantic and pure. Always loved your intros as well. Nice work Kurt.
Thank you Paul for your kind words…. I enjoyed writing it.
Beautiful and romantic, Kurt. As Paul said, your intros add so much as an accompaniment to your poetry. Great work.
Thank you John, it always makes my day when you leave a wonderful comment such as this…
Great poem Kurt.
Thank you Anonymous…