PureDWTS Season 19 Week 4 Guest Poem: “Memory Books Of A Dance”

What another fabulous new Dancing With The Stars poem from Lois!! Here she is with “Memory Books of A Dance”….

MEMORY BOOKS OF DANCE

Chapters in a book, chapters of life, a memorable year
Representing inspiration, loss, big breaks, lots of fear

Each year memorable and engraved in a Memory Book
Each dancer giving their dances their own special look

The opening, introduction to the Memory Books of Dance
A rousing, resplendent, razzle-dazzle, celebration stance

MEMORY BOOKS OF DANCE

Tears were shed, emotions flowing as an underground spring
Tissues pulled out of tissue boxes, memories were everything

CHAPTER ONE – 2004 – CAST IN MEAN GIRLS
JONATHAN AND ALLISON – SAMBA
MILKSHAKE – KELS
WITH SANTA’S ELVES

Fluid lines across the floor, creating spirit
Full out attack, lovely relationship of dancing pair

CHAPTER TWO – 1975 – BIRTH OF DAUGHTER LULU
BETSEY AND TONY – JIVE
LOVE WILL KEEP US TOGETHER
ESCORT – DAUGHTER LULU

Kicky, flicky, toe-tappy, acrobatic, phenomenal
America celebrates Betsey, danced with joy in her heart

CHAPTER THREE – 2002 – MOVING FROM HAWAII TO LOS ANGELES
JANEL AND VAL – RUMBA
CELEBRATION OF BJ – HOW WILL I KNOW

Graceful, glamorous movements, exotic angel
Living a full life, full of heart, breathtaking

CHAPTER FOUR – 2003 – DEATH OF A FATHER FROM CANCER
LEA AND ARTEM – CONTEMPORARY
DANCE WITH MY FATHER
PICTURE OF FATHER AND DAUGHTER

Dance of love and honor, dance that moved people
Exceptional quality of movement, heart-tugging

CHAPTER FIVE – 2001 – DALE EARNHARDT DEATH
MICHAEL AND EMMA – QUICKSTEP
GIVING IT UP FOR YOUR LOVE
BACKUP INSTRUMENTALS

A dance to honor Dale, a celebration of a life
Conveying heartfelt love, meant the world to Michael

CHAPTER SIX – 1989 – APPEARING IN JANET JACKSON VIDEO
MOVING FROM ITALY TO USA
CHERYL AND ANTONIO – SAMBA
LOVE WILL NEVER DO WITHOUT YOU
BACKUP DANCERS

Steamy, sultry, sexy, sensual, heartthrob
Musical depiction of a lifetime change

CHAPTER SEVEN.- 2009 – BEGAN YOUTUBE
HEARTBREAK FROM BEING BULLIED
BETHANY AND DEREK – RUMBA
TRY – ACCOMPANIED BY COLBIE CAILLAT

Freedom of movement, freedom of expression
True to Bethany, gorgeous, I love who I am

CHAPTER EIGHT – 2012 – DUCK DYNASTY BEGAN
SADIE AND MARK – SAMBA
HUNTER – WITH THE ROBERTSON CLAN, DUCK CALLS, BEARDS

Concept, choreography genius, fantastic
Crazy cool, delicious delight, cute duck costume

CHAPTER NINE – 1990 – STARRED AS CARLTON IN FRESH PRINCE OF BELAIR
ALFONSO AND WITNEY – JAZZ – CARLTON
IT’S NOT UNUSUAL

Jazzy, snazzy, rousing celebration
Brilliant role play, delicious dancing sitcom

CHAPTER TEN – 2003 – WENT TO PRISON
TOMMY AND PETA – JIVE
JAILHOUSE ROCK
BACKUP DANCERS

Live each moment, celebration of freedom
Full of spirit, energetic extravaganza

The MEMORY BOOKS OF DANCE on full display
Tugging at heartstrings in their own special way

I give this very emotional night it’s own special due
I bestow an award – A TEN TISSUE BOX REVIEW!

Written By Lois A Troutman, October 7, 2014

BETSEY AND TONY HAD TO LEAVE THE BALLROOM FLOOR!
COME BACK NEXT WEEK FOR SWITCH-UP AND MUCH MORE!

What is your most memorable year? I choose two:
1975 – When I married Kenneth E Troutman, my beloved husband
2001 – When our 11 year cancer journey was over and he died. RIP KEN!
I was given the best gift I could receive, my husband for 26 years.
I miss you terribly, my mate!