GLASGOW, UNITED KINGDOM – FEBRUARY 22: Senior Citizens take part in the Kelvinside weekly tea dance, 22 February 2005, Glasgow, Scotland. There are 11.22 million pensioners in the UK – 4.19 million men and 7.03 million women. The so called ‘grey’ vote will be important in the forthcoming election with all the major political parties canvassing for senior citizens votes. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)
I enjoy dancing and twirling around
Moving to the music, getting down
Dancing is primarily for young folks I say
The older you get the less you can sway
Reminiscing of the dances long ago
Renews my spirit wherever I go
The last dance is not too far away
Not knowing exactly which day
If not on the dance floor being only in my mind
Having a smile on my face remembering how kind
Closing my eyes in cold sleep
My last dance will accompany me
March 9, 2023
Mark Waldrop
