illusion then & now

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dreams of fairies, swans and dolls

ruled a childhood

from the earliest dawn.

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bobby pins, tulle, satin and lace

created an illusion –

cloaked the scars on her face.

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pirouettes, arabesques, and jetes abound –

freedom of movement

in which a life could be found.

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the studio and stage –

being her only home,

where the world was shut out

and

she could feel safe on her own.

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dreaming, dancing, LIFE – they are all the same

they create an illusion

of smiles, beauty and grace

but

the reality is such

no one chooses to see –

it’s what we do to ourselves to be

what you want us to be.

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