Dance

I'm floating even though it hurts 

falling on the floor powerfully

trying to impress my teachers 


trying to make sense of a million thoughts 

all at the same time

rushing to remember choreography 

learning new styles I've never tried


focusing on pirouetting around the walls 

practicing a small thing over and over until you perfect it 

making every movement look easy 

even though it is anything but

finding confidence


making pictures with your body

a flower blooming 

jumping like water

a play without talking

pretending to feel an emotion  

a story only using a plie