Mommy, someday I'll do ballet

My 3 year old daughter wants to be a ballerina. She spins around the house so happy in her movements. I have never had the opportunity to see a live ballet performance. It is an experience that I hope to share with my daughter someday. The little ballerina within my daughter inspired me to write this brief poem. This poem deals with the moments just before the dancer's spirit commits to sharing this graceful and even intimate form of dance with the audience.

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Spotlight hits stage
as curled up soul
waits to burst
through motion.

Music peels away
as listening soul
unfolds perfect limbs
into full beauty.

I hope you can beautifully "dance" through today!