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Ballerina
As a ballerina has trained their toes to perpetually flex,
I have trained my mind in patience where it should naturally vex,
And as a dancer my pain looks sweet,
Until you notice the swollen feet,
Why have I betrayed myself and remained loyal to those who step on all the dancer's toes?
I have trained my mind in patience where it should naturally vex,
And as a dancer my pain looks sweet,
Until you notice the swollen feet,
Why have I betrayed myself and remained loyal to those who step on all the dancer's toes?
Published 13th Sep 2024
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13th Sep 2024 5:47am
13th Sep 2024 9:26am
Dear N,
I really enjoyed the metaphor in this piece. The pain a dancer hides within the beauty of their craft has always been ironic to me and sadly, very relatable. Your expression of this is terrifically written. H🌷
I really enjoyed the metaphor in this piece. The pain a dancer hides within the beauty of their craft has always been ironic to me and sadly, very relatable. Your expression of this is terrifically written. H🌷
13th Sep 2024 4:36pm
