JewelryBox
5, 6, 7, 8
Relevé: She balanced on her steel toes
Wrapped in satin.
1, 2, 3, 4
Pirouette: She glanced at her reflection
With every spin.
5, 6, 7, 8
With every turn, strands of hair
Fell in her face.
1, 2, 3, 4
She became enveloped in tulle,
And pink lace.
5, 6, 7, 8
When she finished her dance,
The audience stood to clap,
Until the music stopped,
And the lid closed shut
With a snap.
By Fin