To Dance

When I first started dancing

It was to compliment my first love

Gymnastics

I was strong, but not flexible

So I took ballet

I found it boring at the time

Then I discovered musical theater in high school

I discovered jazz dance

I was hooked

In college, I minored in dance

I almost changed my major to dance

In my twenties, in between having babies, I danced at home

I danced for myself

No class, few performances

I never stopped dancing for myself

I am 55 now, but doing a turn in my kitchen still brings me joy

I love the feel, the sound of my feet, sliding into an arch

The way I can still make a clean kick, though not as high

I hope I can always dance

It is a joy