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Young Man Dancing

Hurricane Relief Concert and the joy it brought to all

YOUNG MAN DANCING

To the young man

who caught my eye in Long Beach, New York

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on a glorious September Sunday.

You danced in the sand

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to The Beatles Tribute Band.

You danced like no one was watching,

like your body belonged to the music

and celebrated life

with joy, freedom and abandon.

I cheered for your passion and exuberance

as I watched the music set you free.

I envied your bold embrace of the moment.

Young man, thank you for sharing your joy with me.

I left the beach with a smile that warms my heart still.

Carole Schraudner

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