running for trains
in high heels and diamond chains,
to the city an hour away
to waste away her only free day
empty in mind and in spirit
nowhere to be, only shops to visit
.
she prances city streets instead
of the theatre stages in her head
where once she dreamed of dancing prima
as a graceful, revered ballerina
until her mother told her no
classes were not for her to go
.
“Ballet is for thin people”
she told with callous laughter
ridiculing the dream
of her sweet young daughter
destroying so much in just one line
as the child despaired, pretending she was fine
.
now she searches for the right dress
to ensure she never looks a mess
desperate to attract someone to love her
and undo the damage inflicted by mother
somehow she believes that finding romance
will lead her one day into learning to dance
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Comments (7)
This is so sad but so beautifully written. 💗
I don't like her mother! So cruel! My heart breaks for that girl 🥺🥺🥺
Heart wrenching, with a hopeful ending. So well expressed, Kayliegh!
Great to see you back again in these parts Kayleigh! I love a good narrative style poem. 😊 Well done!
Aw pal. Sorry you had the knowledge to write this, but you did it beautifully. Have missed reading your poetry, Kayleigh!
Aww Kayleigh this is so sad! Beautifully written though, and captivating. It’s messed up but I think a lot of parents ruin their children’s dreams and self esteem this way
Splendidly written & super sad!!! 💕♥️♥️