by Rose Thompson, 13 years old
Oh! pointe shoes,
when I use you
my feet hurt, and bleed,
and break.
Your glorious satin shine
shall never hide
my mistakes.
The ribbons which I tie,
I always tie too tight,
and when I lie in bed,
I bid you a fair
goodnight. Goodnight!
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