There she stands
Centre stage
The house lights begin to dim
She has always been
Well liked
And loved
By many
She has always
Stood up
Been brave
Given plenty
But nothing can compare
To the dance she shouldn't dare
To the music
Only she can ever feel
She'll twirl, pirouette
On one leg, arabesque
This pas de deux adagio
Except just by herself
First plié
Then Grande jeté
She shan't try
The tour en l'air
Turn out
Turn in
Plié again
The crowd stands on their feet
Round of applause
She's a lost cause
Shes out of frame
He'll never be her balletomane
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