seeking perfection
making sacrifices (avoiding food and boys)
but i was a soloist … we toured
We made it look easy
Hiding our bloody feet and calloused souls
the dance studio was my home
Prepping to enjoy my time on stage
years later,
only a twinge of self-criticism when attending the ballet
yet i still get complimented on my legs
I used to run a dance studio, though I’ve never been a dancer. I’ll bet you have so much more to say on the subject.
I really enjoyed this one!
Thanks so much for your kind words. Much appreciated!
I thought I had replied; I just never hit “send”. 🙂