Echoing five-beat rhythmic patterns,
make my hips move, pitter patters.
Festive music, daydreams splatter,
misting my thoughts, with what matters.
Merengue tunes one of a kind,
hypnotic flow, moves up my spine.
African/Spanish dance entwined,
three passing tales seem to align.
One story says it came from slaves,
chained together, cutting sweet cane.
Swaying to the beats, machetes made,
dragging worn feet, to ease their pain.
Leader arrived, limping and hurt,
revolution, leg pain overt.
Villagers prayed, aches would divert,
to ease his shame, their walk swept dirt.
Others have claimed it was a treat,
confection of sugar so sweet,
enchanting dance, always upbeat,
tastebuds enjoy, cravings replete.
New world techniques, old traditions,
form a styles made for musicians.
Fun songs remove inhibitions,
lyrics provide vast compositions.
– Grace Y. Estevez – Reddy
Originally Published on February 15, 2021
Oh my goodness, this is so lyrically lovely, and the message and language is divine. What a splendid poem, dear Grace. I love it. ❤️❤️
This is so nice to hear, dear Jeff.I am so glad you loved it, my friend. Thank you so very much.💕🙏💕
I’m glad this is so; you’re welcome, Grace. Always. 💖🙏💖
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That is so sad and but has that mind over matter happiness. Taking an ugly situation and turn into something beautiful. Great piece very moving and educational. Loved it
So glad you enjoyed it, Gary. Thank you so much.💕
Wow Grace, this was so deeply moving and thought provoking! Superb imagery and connection of words my friend! 💖👏👏👏💖
Im really glad you liked it, Cindy.Thanks so much, my friend.💕
You’re so welcome dear! 💖💖💖
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This could be a song…so lyrical with beautiful rythm…your way of rhyming such deep & meaningful lines is divine, Grace ❤️
You are too kind, my friend. Thank you so much.Truly appreciate it.💕🙏💕
It’s my pleasure, my friend 🙏✨❤️💫
This is so beautiful as always Grace! Your writings always inspire me!! Awesome!👏🏻👏🏻
Very thought provoking and superb imagery, Grace! It ran through so smoothly, great lyrical work! Loved it ❤❤
Happy you enjoyed, AB. Thanks so much.💕🙏💕
You’re welcome ❤❤
Love it Grace! ❤️ You could feel the rhythm and history of it in the language & imagery you used! 😁👏👌
So glad you enjoyed it. Thank you so much.💕
Wow that was so lyrical. Incredible verses. Love it, Grace😍💖
Thank you, Suvi. I am so happy you liked it.💕🙏💕
Most welcome🤗
Love this piece, Grace! Very moving and powerful. As always, the rhythm and the rhymes were splendid!
Glad you enjoyed it, Shruthi. Thank you.💕🙏💕
You’re welcome!
It’s something different, Grace. Touching lines with rhymes and rhythms 👌💐💖
Thank you, KK.💕🙏💕
My pleasure 💖
a simply WOW… pure poetry and what a treat to digest
I am so happy to hear that, my friend . Thank you.💕
no problem! 🎈😎
This caught my attention and interest. I love your use of language and stylistic devices. Quite charming and graceful.
Happy you liked it, Lamittan.Thanks so much.💕
Most welcome, Grace 💖
I think these would make great lyrics in a fast (merengue) song.
The idea of this, makes me smile. Thanks so much.💕
I couldn’t have described merengue any better…and I’m latino🙂
Thanks so much. I’m latina too.💕🙏💕
The historical references and the vibrant imagery sets this poem on another level. Others have mentioned this, but it really does feel like a song. Fascinating stuff, Grace! 🙂
That is so nice of you to say, Mike. So happy you enjoyed it. Thank you so much.💕
Omg beautiful, dance with me in the moonlight as I serenade you senorita..have a really wonderful 2022..the year of 6 ..unity, harmony, co-operative, blessings 🌹😀..GG
You are so sweet, GG. Thanks so much and a very happy 2022 to you too.💕🙏💕