[Eulogy]

ballet.
 
oh, does it soothe me.
 
a wonderful distraction from daily annoyances,
like my little brother for instance. he's always
eating his ice cream, getting things sticky. he's
always so whimsical, wanting to play when it's
the time for work. he sneaks out so, so often.
he thinks i don't notice, but i do, yet i can't
bring myself to tell when he does. maybe i'll
threaten him with the fact when i need him
for something. i think that sounds funny.
 
...
 
no, i'm not cruel. i'm not mean, either.
 
it's not my fault every boy i know is just annoying.
if i have the opportunity to find humor from their
misfortunes, then so be it. it's the least they can
do while they keep me from focusing on the
things that matter, like my ballet and my blade.
a proper princess must be both elegant and able

to defend herself after all, so this is what i'll

work towards. i will be a model daughter,

a person that mother can be truly proud of.

 

...
 
look out world, here i come.