Can't you see?

[nihondancer]

Can't you see?
That more than anything
I want to dance.
I want to sing.
I want to act.
I want to perform.
Buy why?
Why am I hiding?
Why am I holding back?
Can't you see it on my face?
Doesn't it show?
In my heart of hearts I know there's nothing else I want to do.
I want to spin.
I want to glide.
I want to fly.
I want to soar.
What's missing?
I want to do it but something is missing. What?
Why am I scared?
Why can't I be free to show who I am?
I want to be free to fly.
I want to be me.
I want to dance.
I don't want to be scared.

Tears run down my face. . .