Your long, dark limbs
twist and turn
jumping
leaping
arms soaring in the cool air
legs stretching toward the heavens
defying the rules of what
a human body should be able to do
acknowledging gravity
but refusing to submit to it
telling a story without words
consoling a broken heart with no lyrics
changing a life through your movement,
your art
powerful
inspiring
moving,
full of joy
fear
sorrow
confusion
Small, but strong motions
to keep you grounded
then with enthusiastic
optimistic
frightened
hesitant
limitless
radiance
your improvisational excellence
your magnificent dance
has finally
depicted
what I've always been afraid to say,
No words
No lyrics
Only you,
with enough drive
passion and
precision
to take flight.
