For Teresa
A graceful golden butterfly
Fiery as a volcano
Sparkling eyes like precious gems
Strong as a pompano
Long, lean legs, a tiny waist
A figure tall and svelte
Golden tresses, sweet round face
Lips that make men melt
Dancing shoes on dainty feet
Now ready to begin
Music softly starts to play
A thumping heart within
She strikes a pose, then pauses
Tempo now increasing
She swirls and prances faster now
Pure energy releasing
Arms now swaying to and fro
Feet animated swiftly
Dancing with abandon
Steps performed so elegantly
The music stops and so does she
She bows her head and waits
Applause bursts forth immensely
Such furor she creates
Finished now, she takes a bow
Her breathing gradually slowing
"What a perfect night," she thinks
The dancer exits glowing
Kathleen McCoy Eldridge©
July 17, 2005
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