Forever Ballerina
There goes the silver haired lady
She moves with an unsteady gait
A cane keeps her from falling
A brace supports her extra weight
Teenagers mock the decrepit lady
Complain she moves too damn slow
Make callous jokes about her posture
They swear they will never grow old
Memories shield her from the insults
Always wears a smile upon her face
She goes home to ballerina slippers
To recall a time she moved with grace
The Lonely Author 
This is wonderful. 🙂
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Thank you so much for reading.
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Nice! When she was about 70, my mama told me that when she looked in the mirror, she wondered who that old woman was, that she still felt like 16 inside. I’m beginning to realize what she meant.
You did a wonderful job putting the feeling into a beautiful string of words.
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Aw, thank you for saying that. Have you ever seen Benjmin Button? At the end of the movie they say people are the thing their heart thinks they are. I’ll forever be an astronomer. What about you?
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I haven’t seen the movie, but I’ve heard about it.
As for me, an astronaut. I’d trade years of my life to at least step upon the surface of Mars–though going even farther would be mind-blowing.
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Fascinating. We never forget our dreams. It was those thoughts that lead me to write that poem.
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No we don’t, Andrew. (Wistful smile here.)
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Laughing
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Maybe you misunderstood–I meant we don’t forget our dreams.
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Ok. Knowing me I did misunderstand. And I’m not even drinking wine.
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lol
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Hi. I don’t have words to express. I simply fell in love with this piece. From the title, the picture to the ending line. It is so beautifully written that I fear my comment might just taint it.
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Oh, thank you for the sweet comment. You made me blush. That image inspired me to write. Thanks so much for reading it.
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This is really lovely…reminds me of the short story, The Bath by Janet Frame…
I remember you commenting on one of my posts a long time back. Would be glad if you’d visit my blog once again 🙂
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Sure will revisit. I have been having so mnay problems witrh my notifications. I have reset my setting for your blog. I should be a regular on your site. Appreciate your kind words and visit. Thanks
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She still moved with grace only in a different dimension.
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Exactly. Smiling. I will always be a wriuter just like she will always be a ballerina in her heart. Thank you for readng.
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Reblogged this on quirkywritingcorner.
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Reblogged this on The Lonely Author and commented:
Here is another reblog for those who missed it the first time.
Happy Wednesday. Be well.
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Growing old sucks!
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Better than the alternative – dying young
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A great piece.
Hugs
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Thank you
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Lovely.
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Thanks
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Pleasure.
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AAAAAAAAAAAW this makes me want to cry 😦
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No don’t cry. Thanks for reading. Be well.
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Mate I really like that one. I’m kinda getting there already. Great bit of writing that!
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Laughing. Thank you. Be well.
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This was beautiful and moving. Well done. @sheilamgood at Cow Pasture Chronicles
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Thank you for reading and your kind words.
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You’re Welcome.
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I absolutely LOVE this.
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Thank you. Appreciate it.
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Welcome.
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Loved it way back when…still love it.
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Thank you. Appreciate it. Thanks my friend.
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You’re welcome…always. 🙂
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At some point, we all age and they shouldn’t be in a haste to discard her yet.
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Yes, we shouldn’t be in haste to discard her. Thank you for your lovely contribution to this post.
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very realistic, im going through the same phase as the old lady with a cane 🙂
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Thank you for reading this and for your comments. We will all go through this eventually. But in our hearts we will still be young. Thank you and be well.
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God bless you 🙂
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Thank you., God bless you and yours as well. Be well.
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amen, bright blessings and peace to you
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Thanks
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