The Dance - Donated to the Las Vegas Center for the Arts

The Dance

Lights, Camera, Action!
I AM Center Stage
In front of a sea
of expectant faces…
that are waiting
for my next move.
Bright lights blinding;
Palms Sweating;
Knees Shaking.
Take a Deep Breath.
Greater is He who is in me
than He who is in the world.
Don’t be afraid of their faces.
I AM is with you.
Music begins.
Body kicks into autopilot.
Arms outstretched like wings
Taking flight.
Overcoming fright
I AM flying.
I AM masterful.
I AM poetry in motion.
I AM free.
It really doesn’t matter
What they think about me.
I’m pleasing the One
That they cannot see.
Twirling, Leaping, and Soaring like a bird…
Then, the music stops.
I AM in mid-flight.
The sounds of
Clapping, Whistles, and Shouts
From the audience
Bring me back down to earth
From heavenly places.
Taking a graceful bow
To my audience of One
I AM is pleased.

© Jan. 22, 2009 Arletia McInnis