Handstands on the wall

Running, jumping, laughing, calling
Handstands on the wall.
Years of work for few showers of praise
Handstands on the wall.

Dancing, playing, screaming, shouting
Handstands on the wall.
Bright lights on stage and dancing full days
Handstands on the wall.

Fading, falling, hurting, crying
Handstands on the wall.
Injury and pain, scarring the body
Handstands on the wall.