I slip on my shoes <br />and lace them up. <br />Knowing that this is the last time. <br /> <br />I step onto the floor, <br />And stroll to the center. <br />I look in the mirrors surrounding me. <br /> <br />And think how could I have messed up? <br />I was only trying to be perfect. <br />What did I do wrong? I was only doing what the others did. <br /> <br />I find the courage to do my dance one last time. <br />With people watching me and starting to cry, <br />I start to feel a tear run down my face. <br /> <br />But then I saw one little girl. <br />Who reminded me of me. <br />so I smiled and put on a happy face. <br /> <br />I didn’t want her to give up on her dream. <br />So I did my dance gracefully, <br />Better than I have ever done before. <br /> <br />Then when it was over and the light, <br />Was no longer shining bright. <br />and, <br />I lost control. <br />My dream of being a ballet dancer was over. <br /> <br />I tried so hard to be perfect, that <br />I had damaged my dream. <br />By not seeing what was happening to me. <br /> <br />At first I thought this dream had damaged me <br />But now I see this dream is still with me… <br />But I live it thought in a new way.<br /><br />Lizzie R...<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/a-dancers-dream-ruined/
