She closes her eyes Arms lifted, chin tilted Raising onto her toes She twirls Contract, release, extend Her knees bend Arms move through port a bras Leg extends Hips open Turn-out natural Feels so right Feet stretched She feels the earth beneath her Every muscle engaged Yet stillness For a moment A pause Her body aging, changed No longer the limber lines of her youth More effort Yet a dancer still In movement she will forever feel home So her |
Imagery & Prose by Mandy Spry @welcomearms