I wrote this for a poetry contest, any comments on it would be much appreciated. |
On Pointe in Life The beauty of life among us, Lying within the sweet harmony of the voice unheard. Dancing in the footsteps of little known generations, On pointe in a balancing act never having failed. The routine of perfection cycles through man by man. But what of those who fall? What be of I? Henceforth my curled toes flatten. Henceforth I take my final bow and crawl from the crowd of vengeful souls, My role replaced. Yet in my pain and humiliation, My grief all-consuming, I find myself again upright behind the curtain. With a gentle leap my wings take air, And in the fleeting moment, Behind the grand ballet of worldly judgement, I dance. |