My Name in Lights

My first class was at the age of 3

I fell in love

I grew up in the studio

class after class, private lessons

Practice....Practice.....practice.....

.....practice until I bled

I wanted to be the best

........and I was.......

I was the best in the class

I worked harder than anyone

I was determined...... 

determined 

to make it to the big stage

.......and I made it........

I made it......I made it...

my determination paid off.

I was to be....a star.

We pulled up to the concert hall

I was in awe...my name in lights

smaller than the rest

but that would change

...that would change 

once they saw me dance.....and dance I did.

The lights dimmed

the curtains were drawn

I danced and I danced and I danced

I didn't miss a move

my pirouette was perfection...

my grande jété was gorgeous...

my demi plié was divine..

I....was....perfect

After the show

the crowd stood and cheered

some threw roses onto the stage

It was a dream come true

Back stage

my slippers off.....blood again...

....I smiled...