Tuesday, September 15, 2009

DANCING TOWARD THE LIGHT

A man in black, leading his dance troupe down the aisle in a synchronized fingersnap-hip-shake-sharp-step, his determination and heart bigger than even his talent---a man who took on challenges and faced the fiercest with the same courageous, gallant heart---the music is stilled today, the feet silent.

Whatever the gathering, whatever the services or the wake or the sendoff, I cannot help thinking that the last notes will linger in the air,

III'VE HAAAD THE TIIIIIIMME OF MY LIIII-III-IFE . . .


R.I.P. JOHNNY CASTLE-----SAM WHEAT-----DALTON-----MISS VIDA BOHEME

You will all live on.

5 comments:

  1. My heart is broken, he was such a fine person.

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  2. Beautifully written. My favorite line... "Nobody puts Baby in a corner"

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  3. Mr. Swayze was, indeed, gifted and an inspiration to all of us.

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  4. Amen and Amen! Our loss, for sure!

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