Flounce your tutu,
My Child,
Of Self confidence
Perched on the toes
Of the Faith in yourself!
I watch you
Dear One,
Sure that you
Can do it!
I urge you silently
Shed that fear...
And do the pointe...
Step up on your toes
Now!
Ah yes! Let your
Hands lift, so gently,
Gracefully,
Curve upwards.
And I hold my breath...
The first step-
Swaying, dipping,
A flourish...
And then,
You give me the magic
In that leap-
And the pirouette-
Spinning, and spinning...
Slowing...
Stopping.
Flushed!
Then you curtsy.
Your smile,
in wonder,
When you look at me
Says it All! !
And all I want to say is-
I told you so!
December 11,2007
Usha Pisharody
http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/pirouette/
