Teaching Dance Poem by Ruth Smith

She said 'I only wish to teach you the best'
In order for me to beat the rest
She said 'I can help you figure things out, but you will never be something if you continue to eat'
I felt the rage rush through my ears to my feet
She said 'Watch yourself in the mirror! Try again once more! '
I can't help but keep my progress a score
She said 'This is how I love you I can make you picture perfect! '
and how she said 'I can help you! I can make you beautiful, flawless, skinny and perfect! Now dance.'
She said 'Don't start crying now, you just must not eat, but you must believe'
But why do I feel so low and useless
She said 'Starve! Why are you just lying there? Are you not passionate? Did you stop dreaming? Let me help! '
My teacher didn't care about my well-being, she didn't care if I was happy, she cared if I could perform in HER show for HER