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Jim J Wilsky's avatar

Great job Sharron. Pure magnetism. Strong pull, impossible to fight. Excellent description of an age old reaction to instant attraction. Loved it. Almost everyone has felt this at least once and if someone hasn't they need to check their pulse. Just my opinion, but I think we all look secretly, even subconsciously, search for this feeling. Thanks for sharing. - Jim

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Thanks for reading this foolishness, Jim. I am a bit manic / depressive in my writing lately. Old age talking...

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Jim J Wilsky's avatar

Foolishness? Nonsense, that very scene has played out over and over on this old earth, ever since there was man and woman. I have felt it on several occasions, and I’d bet the farm you have too. And Manic? Well, I wrote the book on that particular condition, ha. Have a great day. - Jim

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Jill CampbellMason's avatar

Old age has a way of surprising even the one who is writing! Hah!

Foolishness is a necessary undercurrent in music, rhythm of life and, who know? Wisdom??

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Geez, Jill. The older I get, the fewer excuses I need for what I say. I just say it. If not now, when?

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James Ron's avatar

What we have here is a South Korean Saturday Night Fever/ Grease-like situation. Complete with absinthe, nice knees, lips, a long black braid of hair , lights and loud music. Where can this lead? Good one, Sharron!

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Yep. That's it in a nutshell.... I am embarrassed to say. ha ha ha

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Sharon Hudson's avatar

Stepping out, space style…this is wild, Sharron! I love it! Here you go again, blowing my mind. 💫

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Ha ha ha. These kids blew MY mind.

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Jill CampbellMason's avatar

Break out the champagne! Break down whatever silly barriers we take on! Distract from the oppressive if you can, and PLAY with whatever happens...thanks for putting this out there!

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Um... you are welcome!

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Kathleen Hobbs's avatar

Damn, that was good. I can feel the heat.

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Thanks, Kathleen. I think those kids are so damned cute. Their energy and creativity takes my breath away.

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Jim Cummings's avatar

You really sold me on this when the boy noticed she had "nice knees." It's love or lust at first sight for this couple, probably the latter, I suspect but hey, one can lead to the other. Hold onto that braid! Good one, Sharron.

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Yes. I thought “nice knees” had a good ring to it. Ever heard of a knee fetish? No, me neither….

I got no problem with lust. Love is so complicated. Actually, I always preferred the man who was gone in the morning, one who didn’t expect me to cook eggs for him.

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K.C. Knouse's avatar

Whew, hot stuff from Sharron. Your description of the music gave me a headache :). Best of luck with love at first sight. I met my wife in a nightclub and danced my way into her heart and vice-versa.

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Well, there you go. That’s all I am saying. Everyone has a soulmate. Some of us are lucky enough to find him or her. Good for you, twinkle-toes! I have never used a dance to inspire a story. The verdict is still out….

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Yael Gelardin's avatar

I felt the tension. Or was it magnetism? Couldn’t decide.

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Fate! They say there is somebody for everyone. You never know where they will be found. I love romance. ha ha ha

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Switter’s World's avatar

Okay Sharron, this is me worried about trying to do that dance but breaking my hip instead!

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Good call. Caution: Do not try this at home!

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