interpret ation
She silently slips her bruised foot into the satin, pink pointe shoe. Presses toes against the firm box. Lambswool hugs each phalange to reduce blistering. Gel spacers tucked in place to alleviate pain. Prevent friction. She strategically wraps the two long, flat ribbons around her slender ankle. Opposite directions. Overlapping in the front forming a cross. A pause for prayer. Ties the melted (to prevent fraying) ends in a knot. Tucks the knot under the ribbon. On the inside of the ankle. Hiding the twisted truth from view. Stands. Pirouettes. Lowers her head. Her eyes. Curtseys.
She
is
now
ready
to
tip
toe
through
her
day.
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So inventive in word and form! Reminds me of the ballerina I had on top of a music box, but her feet never hurt!
You really have to had been there to know and understand the pain of toe shoes. What a brilliant job you have done sharing this bit of torture. By the way the toenail damage lasts for the rest of the ballerina’s life–oh my aching feet.
Wendy you amaze me everyday! Former ballerina to the list! Love the form!
Beautiful in image, form, and meaning!
love this My granddaughter is a professional ballerina.
Read a recent outstanding book, Being a Ballerina by
Gavin Larsen, recommended
Love the form and the ending:
She
is
now
ready
to
tip
toe
through
her
day.