Ballerina

There once was a belle in velvet of jade,
Whose gown swept the square — a grand serenade;
She slipped in the crowd,
Her skirt flared too loud,
She got up, laughed and danced, unashamed, unafraid.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Andresen Avatar
September 18, 2025 at 2:32 AM
- Self-irony, the art of being able to laugh at yourself makes life better, Jay :) - Lovely poem :) - hugs
George Avatar
September 17, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Ballerina's flared skirt did the mischief. Though she fell, she didn't feel ill and still danced with confidence. Falling is not weakness, but lying down without rising up is definitely weakness! Enjoyed your limerick, dear Jay ji.
Rose  Avatar
September 17, 2025 at 2:44 PM
They say its good to know how to laugh at oneself, its a sign of confidence, glad she didn't give up !
Leake Avatar
September 17, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Very Good Jay Enjoyed this one Glad she recovered and went on to dance Kevin
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