I work hard
perfecting my vault
pointing my toes so they ache
and dancing around the floor
with precision
working on my bar release
and flying across the beam
just four inches below me

I feel like I may have a chance this year
I know I am getting better
though everyone else is too
the tri-cup my first real chance to prove
my effort

my back nags at me each day
but I push through
just as I do my thoughts
hardening my focus
until all I see
is the end