Ballerina

She spins and she twirls,
full of laughter and grace.
The beauty you see.
No pain on her face.

Around and around,
any dance you choose.
She'll give you her best
in those ballet toe shoes.

Tutu and leotard.
The dance began.
The joy so real...
hold it in your hand.

But hurting is she.
Deforming her feet,
she reaches that point
where beauty, pain meet.

Two sides to this gift.
But no but's or can'ts.
Accept it. Embrace it.
Live the dance.