Ballerina

• Jessica Fernando, Grade 8
• Poetry
• 2015

Dancing elegantly on stage, as light as a feather,
Leaving the audience in awe,
A beautiful figure in satin shoes,
Performing artistic pirouettes, forever in the spotlight,
Her focussed face expressing the message of the performance.
Twirling and leaping, like a fairy flitting through the sky,
Unbelievable grace astounding all who watch,
Eyes upon her, seeing every moment,
Her concentration never falters.
Striking a final pose,
Breathing heavily and staring ahead,
Engrossed in her performance,
Staying still and strong, the curtain closes
The audience breaks into applause.