The Unmaking of the Pointe Shoe

The Unmaking of the Pointe Shoe

A Chapter by TheConjuringCat

Hard and made of wood,

New and pink,

Pointe shoes are the most sought after,

Coveted and protected things in our world.

They are made with care,

Every stitch in its place,

Each one perfectly made,

Made to fit every possible foot

Of every size of shape.

They sit on their shelf,

Wrapped in fragil paper,

Waiting patiently to be taken home,

For a chance to be used on stage,

Waiting for their death.

The shiny pink silk is stabbed by the needle,

As the ribbons are sewn on,

Ready to be used.

The fabric on the toes are worn thin,

Turn black and become dull,

Eventually cut off,

Revealing the stiff canvas inside,

Finally to be danced on.

The shoes scream and cry,

The feet inside weep with them

As the dancer rises and falls,

Spins and turns,

Leaps and jumps,

Every time, increasing their pain.

Inside her shoe, the dancer feels a

SNAP!

And hits the ground with a thud,

Looking up at the ceiling,

Wondering "What just happened?"

But she will find out soon,

Her beloved Pointe shoes

Have died.



© 2011 TheConjuringCat


Author's Note

TheConjuringCat
The shank is the wood that runs along the length of the shoe on the underside. When the shank is broken or the box (the hard part at the toe the dancer stands on when up on her toes) is broken or becomes too soft to dance in, the shoe is referred to as "dead" because you can't use them anymore, so they usually end up in the trash. I feel so guilty when I have to get new shoes because their so personal and everything. I just can't throw them away!

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Then photograph them and stow them away. Or give them to you daughter. Idk.

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Things you should know about me: I was a classical ballet dancer, but was forced to quit because of anorexia. I'm very artsy and love art and music. I'm Christian. I know English, Latin, America.. more..

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