Dancer

I am a Degas dancer,
stopping before my preformence
to fix my blue sash
and wonder about danceing.

My shoes fits well,
I'm glad I'm here,
thought sometimes I ache
and have to rest

You won't be able
to see the ballet.
So judge me on how i stand
near the barre or tie my shoes.

If i do them well
then I am as great
as the greatest
of all dancers

~Julie O'Callaghan