Applause

dancer in tights jumps and kicks in splits

hands raised, carrying him forward

he lands and bends at the knees

as the symphony plays a classical tune

a crash of the cymbals and he jumps again

this time he reaches his hands to his toes

spread eagle once, and, turning, again

a spin now, fast, bobbing up and down

then a tick with a great stretch

and, finally, the dancer takes a bow

uproarious thunder of applause