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the cuckoo waltz

by Ian Whiteley

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the cuckoo waltz

 

two men

dancing  around

each other

their movement

smooth and fluid

Instinctively

knowing

where the others

feet, hands, eyes,

words, gestures,

will land

one will lead

then the other

a steady

interchange

juxtaposition

of fool, clown,

idiot, hero

a knowing look

a fleeting glance

of shame

...

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Thursday 10th October 2013 5:11 pm

comedy   dance   old movies   oliver hardy   slapstick   stan laurel   the cuckoo waltz

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