Toes against the box. Comfort lacking.
Weight on one pointe; gravity sucking me down.
My foot sinks into the floor. Smile. Be light.
High arches circle, support from the side.
I feel safe now, knowing I can lower myself.
Hop away. Run from the box.
Run, but never escape.
The box is attached. It demands to be risen on.
It owns me.
For the swans and fairies I’ve grown up watching,
it’s clear they own their box.
Why can’t I?