And on foot she walked
Telling tales on the tips of her toes
Weaving stories with her body
Across the polished floor
With a smile on her face
And all the while
Her feet bled
Inside the sacred shoes.
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Lovely poem! The picture you’ve chosen goes so well with the words too!
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Another great piece! I was a dancer for years but never made to pointe – I’m forever impressed with the grace and elegance that dances have whilst dancing en pointe 🙂 x
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Thank you! I love that this meant a little something extra to you given that you were a dancer. 🙂
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Elegant and honest — a great descriptor of hidden pain. Thanks for sharing your words!
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Damn amazing and beautiful. My heart start doing pirouettes after reading this Nice job!!
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Thank you kindly! Love that you felt this. ❤
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beautiful! 💜
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I love your use of alliteration in the second line! What really stands out to me is the juxtaposition of her performing this beautiful elegant dance, yet bleeding on the inside of the shoes where nobody can see.
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Those little things that know one sees are either the ones that make or break us, I think.
Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts!
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Another good one! Thanks so much for sharing!
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So beautiful! Goes to show you never know the pain someone can be feeling behind a smile. ❤️
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Thank you! Very well put.
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This is such a beautiful post! Thank you for sharing!
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Thank you so much for another inspiring and beautiful post. It reminded me of my childhood. I used to do ballet, not gracious at all but loved it.
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I used to do ballet to, but I never did pointe!
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Simply awesome, and well paired with the ballerina picture
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Thank you! 🙂
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This is so beautiful. I love it!!
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Thank you so much! Your love echoes in your words. ❤
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Love this, dancing can take such a toll on those shoe choose to put on the shoes.
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*Choose to put on the shoes!
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Beautiful and poignant. Love this Jaya.
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Glad you enjoyed! It is a wonder what a smiling face can conceal for the sake of others.
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Yes is always is.
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