Inspired by a song called Get Up by Superchick.
I’ve had the pulled muscles, the rips and the pain.
I couldn’t walk for a few days, felt like I got hit by a train.
I still tried.
My mother tried talking me out of it, said I was too old.
I got laughed at and felt the stares, they were all so cold.
I still tried.
The coaches wouldn’t spot me, they couldn’t handle my weight.
Everyone told me that I couldn’t do this sport, that I was too late.
I still tried.But what happens now? I quit.
Now more flying. No more flips into the pit.
I do my stretches, my body protests screaming a loud no.
I keep going, my heart telling me to do so.
I show my mother my accomplishments, she hates it.
I feel like crying, I feel like ****.
I have no money and no support.
I’m not skinny and i’m not short.Do I keep trying? My heart says yes, stay strong.
My body and everyone else says no.
Forget them, I’ll prove them all wrong.
I can do this and this I know.I Think I’ll Keep On Trying.
Chalk Bucket Forum – Supergirl91 – Trying
Thanks Supergirl. Many can relate.
2 comments ↓
Wow. That was amazing…That’s exactly how I feel sometimes! I started the sport when I was 15 and it’s an uphill battle, but I keep trying!
I love this poem.. I almost wanted to quit because i started as a freshmen in high school and there were so many club kids beating me out. And with all the injuries (2 herniated discs) I really wanted to stop. But all gymnasts know that its impossible to get out of this sport
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